In recent years, radioactive contamination in the environment by uranium (U) and its daughters has caused increasing concerns globally. This book provides recent developments and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers and academicians who are working on uranium contaminated areas worldwide. This book covers topics ranging from the beginning of the nuclear age until today, including historical views and epidemiological studies. Modelling practices and evaluation of radiological and chemical impact of uranium on man and the environment are included. Also covered are analytical methods used for the determination of uranium in geo/bio environments. Some chapters explore factors which influence uranium speciation and in consequence plant uptake/translocation. Last but not least, several chapters provide approaches and practices for remediation of uranium contaminated areas.
Edited by:
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Clemens Walther Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 2020 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Weight: 565g ISBN:9783030149604 ISBN 10: 3030149609 Series:Radionuclides and Heavy Metals in the Environment Pages: 246 Publication Date:06 May 2019 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active