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Inorganic-organic composite absorbers consisting of finely divided inorganic ion-exchangers incorporated into a binding matrix of modified polyacrylonitrile are described. List of the available absorbers is given. Their properties (namely chemical and radiation stability) are specified. Examples of application for the treatment of liquid radioactive waste of various origin are described in detail. Further, possibilities of absorbers regeneration and treatment for final disposal are discussed.
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John, J., Šebesta, F., Motl, A. (1999). Application of New Inorganic-Organic Composite Absorbers with Polyacrylonitrile Binding Matrix for Separation of Radionuclides from Liquid Radioactive Wastes. In: Choppin, G.R., Khankhasayev, M.K. (eds) Chemical Separation Technologies and Related Methods of Nuclear Waste Management. NATO Science Series, vol 53. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4546-6_9
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