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metadata.dc.type: Artigo de Periódico
Title: An analysis of development and research on spent nuclear fuel reprocessing
Authors: Silverio, Leticia Borges
Lamas, Wendell de Queiroz
Abstract: Nuclear energy comes back to the discussions on the world stage as an energy source that does not contribute to global warming during production process. It can be chosen as the main source of power generation in some countries or complement the energy matrix in others. In this context, there is the need to develop new technologies for the management of radioactive waste generated by the production process. Final repositories for spent fuel are not yet in commercial operation, and techniques for fuel reprocessing have been developed, because after use, the fuel still has materials that produce energy. Some countries already use reprocessing, and develop research to make it more secure and more competitive, while others prefer to adopt policies to prevent developments in this area due to the problem of nuclear proliferation. In another line of research, new reactors are being developed in order to reduce the amount of waste in energy production and some will be designed to work in closed loop, recycling the materials generated. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
metadata.dc.language: Inglês
metadata.dc.publisher.country: Inglaterra
Publisher: Elsevier Sci Ltd
metadata.dc.rights: Em verificação
metadata.dc.identifier.doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.09.040
URI: http://repositorio.unitau.br/jspui/handle/20.500.11874/2652
Issue Date: 2011
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