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Deep geological repositories (DGRs) evolve through coupled thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, chemical, and biological processes. Within this multi-barrier system, microorganisms naturally present in host rocks — as well as those introduced […]

Abstract Low and intermediate level waste (LL&ILW) represent the main part of the volume of radioactive waste which are produced by nuclear industry. This waste contains a large variety of […]

This talk will examine the role of microorganisms in deep geological repositories (DGRs) for nuclear waste. We will explore who these microbes are, how they survive in extreme environments, and […]