Incorporation of boron into metakaolin-based geopolymers for radionuclide immobilisation and neutron capture potential

Niu, X.*; Elakneswaran, Y.*; Li, A.*; Seralathan, S.*; Kikuchi, Ryosuke*; Hiraki, Yoshihisa; Sato, Junya ; Osugi, Takeshi ; Walkley, B.*

Metakaolin-based geopolymers have attracted significant interest in decontaminating radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear accident. This study explored the incorporation of boron (B) into geopolymers using boric acid as the source, with the goal of developing B-enriched geopolymers for enhanced radionuclide immobilisation and neutron capture potential.

Language	:	English
Journal	:	Cement and Concrete Research
Volume	:	190
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Pages	:	p.107814_1 - 107814_17
Publication Year/Month	:	2025/04
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Paper URL	:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.107814
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Keywords	:	福島第一原子力発電所事故; Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Accident; Metakaolin-based geopolymer; Boron; Alkali-activated materials; Acid-activated materials; Borosilicate; Radionuclides; Immobilisation
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Registration No. : AA20240838
JAEA Abstracts No. : 53000777
Paper Submission No. : 29570

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