Radiation processing techniques in remediation of pollutants,and the role of the IAEA in supporting capacity building in developing countries |
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| Authors: | S Mohammad Haji-Saeid MH Sampa A Safrany S Sabharwal N Ramamoorthy |
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| Institution: | 1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, P.B. 100, A-1400, Austria;2. Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, India;1. Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, W. Ostwaldi Str. 1, Tartu, Estonia;2. Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 43, Finland;1. Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan;2. Research Center for New Generation Photovolatics, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan;3. Electroorganic Division, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 630 006, Tamil Nadu, India;4. Department of Chemistry, National Central University, Taoyuan 32001, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | Radiation treatment, or a combination of radiation with conventional biological–chemical–physical processes, can help in the remediation of contaminated surfaces and in combating industrial chemical effluents and air pollution. The use of ionizing radiation as a powerful tool for inactivation of microbes is a valuable option to address likely threats from biohazard contamination that could be introduced either deliberately or inadvertently into areas where the public are exposed to, as well as for treatment of volatile organic compounds and similar hazardous chemical agents is an emerging development in tackling harmful pollutants. The role of the IAEA has been crucial both in supporting the development of local capabilities as well as in fostering international cooperation due to the multidisciplinary expertise required for achieving sustainable benefits. The IAEA is implementing Coordinated Research Projects, (CRP) thematic topical reviews of issues and challenges involved, and Technical Cooperation (TC) assistance in establishing and maintaining infrastructure in the MS. This paper will give an insight into the above mentioned IAEA activities, with examples of successes achieved through CRPs, as well as challenges on the road for broader dissemination of radiation processing technology for environmental remediation. |
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