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Borosilicate glass and synroc R&D for radioactive waste immobilization: An international perspective

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This article provides a content analysis of publications on borosilicate glass and synroc, which are most widely used today for the immobilization of high-level radioactive wastes. Covering a period of 30 years, this study highlights the publication trends, the most productive countries, the language most frequently used, and the different categories of publications in these two subject areas. The research focuses on R&D efforts of different institutions and laboratories in these fields.

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  1. the Library and Information Services Division, India

    Sangeeta Deokattey (scientific officer), Nita Bhaskar (scientific officer), V. L. Kalyane (scientific officer) & Vijai Kumar (head)

  2. the Back End Technology Development Division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India

    Pralhad B. Jahagirdar (scientific officer)

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  1. Sangeeta Deokattey
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For more information, contact S. Deokattey, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Library & Information Services Division, Trombay, Mumbai-400 085, India; e-mail clibscd6@magnum.barc.ernet.in.

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Deokattey, S., Bhaskar, N., Kalyane, V.L. et al. Borosilicate glass and synroc R&D for radioactive waste immobilization: An international perspective. JOM 55, 48–51 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-003-0176-x

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