HZDR conducts research on radioactive waste disposal through two main themes: long-lived radionuclides in disposal sites and long-lived radionuclides in biosystems. The institute is equipped with a wide array of advanced instruments to support these activities, including FT-IR, TRLFS, NMR spectrometers, SC-XRD, and α-, β-, and γ-spectrometry. Additionally, a Positron Emission Tomography (GeoPET) setup enables visualization of radionuclide transport through geological samples and is combined with a recently acquired µ-CT device for detailed characterization of fractures and pore spaces at the micrometer scale. Other available techniques include SANS, TEM, PAS, and various colloid characterization methods.
Potential Type of Collaboration
Sharing of technical expertise; access to data or facilities; joint research initiatives; training programmes or knowledge transfer activities.
Additional Information
For more details, please consult the official website: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=542#MaterialCharacterization
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