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Journal Article
Release, deposition and elimination of radiocesium ((137)Cs) in the terrestrial environment
2014
Overview
Radionuclide contamination in terrestrial ecosystems has reached a dangerous level. The major artificial radionuclide present in the environment is (137)Cs, which is released as a result of weapon production related to atomic projects, accidental explosions of nuclear power plants and other sources, such as reactors, evaporation ponds, liquid storage tanks, and burial grounds. The release of potentially hazardous radionuclides (radiocesium) in recent years has provided the opportunity to conduct multidisciplinary studies on their fate and transport. Radiocesium's high fission yield and ease of detection made it a prime candidate for early radio-ecological investigations. The facility setting provides a diverse background for the improved understanding of various factors that contribute toward the fate and transfer of radionuclides in the terrestrial ecosystem. In this review, we summarize the significant environmental radiocesium transfer factors to determine the damaging effects of radiocesium on terrestrial ecosystem. It has been found that (137)Cs can trace the transport of other radionuclides that have a high affinity for binding to soil particles (silts and clays). Possible remedial methods are also discussed for contaminated terrestrial systems. This review will serve as a guideline for future studies of the fate and transport of (137)Cs in terrestrial environments in the wake of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster in 2011.
Subject
Air Pollution, Radioactive - adverse effects
/ Air Pollution, Radioactive - analysis
/ Air Pollution, Radioactive - prevention & control
/ Cesium Radioisotopes - adverse effects
/ Cesium Radioisotopes - analysis
/ Environmental Restoration and Remediation - methods
/ Radioactive Fallout - adverse effects
/ Radioactive Fallout - analysis
/ Radioactive Fallout - prevention & control
/ Radioactive Pollutants - adverse effects
/ Radioactive Pollutants - analysis
/ Water Pollution, Radioactive - adverse effects
