The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: A Role for Mineralogy and Geochemistry

Research Article| December 01, 2006 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: A Role for Mineralogy and Geochemistry Rodney C. Ewing Rodney C. Ewing *Departments of Geological Sciences, Materials Science & Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1005, USA E-mail: rodewing@umich.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Elements (2006) 2 (6): 331–334. https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.2.6.331 Article history first online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Rodney C. Ewing; The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: A Role for Mineralogy and Geochemistry. Elements 2006;; 2 (6): 331–334. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gselements.2.6.331 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyElements Search Advanced Search Abstract As the world faces the consequences of global warming caused by the use of fossil fuels, there has been a resurgence of interest in nuclear power. However, there is no "silver bullet," and each energy-producing system produces waste. This issue of Elements shows the importance of mineralogy and geochemistry in the safe management and disposal of the different types of waste generated by the nuclear fuel cycle. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.