Synthesis of functionalised metal oxide beads with hierarchical pores for radionuclide and metal sequestration

该项目的中心目标是制造纳米结构材料，以解决世界范围内的核废料问题。这些新材料具有定制的孔隙率和表面功能，将减少放射性废物体积和潜在的环境风险。墨尔本大学的Caruso小组和ANSTO的Luca小组之间的合作将在核科学和工程领域以及核电站对环境的影响方面培养更多的科学家和学生。目前世界各地对此类专业知识的需求很高，从而提高了澳大利亚在全球核领域的地位。

The central aim of this project is to fabricate nanostructured materials to address the worldwide issue of nuclear waste. These novel materials, with tailored porosity and surface functionality, will decrease both radioactive waste volume and the potential for environmental risk. The collaboration between the Caruso group at the University of Melbourne and the Luca group at ANSTO will educate more scientists and students in the areas of nuclear science and engineering, and the environmental impact of nuclear power generators. Such expertise is currently in high demand around the world, thereby enhancing Australia's position in the global nuclear field.