A novel application of acrylic resin UV-Curing methodology for radioactive surface decontamination

A unique UV-Curing method is provided for decontamination of radioisotopes on the surfaces which has radiation dealing facilities. In this method acrylic UV-Curing resin was poured on a contaminated simulated surface followed by UV irradiation. The resin interacted with the contaminated surface and...

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Published inJournal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry Vol. 332; no. 7; pp. 2707 - 2714
Main Authors Kaushal, Simran, Oommen, Sibi, Malapure, Sumeet Suresh, Bhushan, Shivanand
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 01.07.2023
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Acrylic resins
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Contamination
Curing
Decontamination
Diagnostic Radiology
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Methods
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
Radioactive substances
Radioisotopes
Ultraviolet radiation
Peeling off
UV-curable resin
Radioactive spill
Surface decontamination
Solid radioactive waste
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Summary:A unique UV-Curing method is provided for decontamination of radioisotopes on the surfaces which has radiation dealing facilities. In this method acrylic UV-Curing resin was poured on a contaminated simulated surface followed by UV irradiation. The resin interacted with the contaminated surface and after polymerization, the solidified resin was then stripped off, leaving behind a clean surface. The present study is the proof-of-concept of a novel application of acrylic resin UV-Curing methodology for Radioactive surface contamination removal to create a economical clean, effective and safe environment with minimal waste generation post processing ready for environment friendly incineration.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-023-08944-y