NEUP CINR-20-19371: Adsorption and Reduction of Uranium in Engineered Barrier Systems: Effects of Iron and Heat

In a future nuclear repository, a potential release of uranium will most likely occur in the iron-rich environment of engineered barrier systems. In this project, we will investigate uranium sorption and abiotic reduction processes in Fe-rich montmorillonite systems as a function of solution chemistry and temperature. Our goal is to develop a surface complexation model that can account for both uranium adsorption and reduction, and hence reduce the uncertainties associated with uranium mobility.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	California State University, East Bay
PI	Ruth Tinnacher