Indo - UK Civil Nuclear Collaboration on Damage and Radiation Effects in Amorphous Materials (DREAM)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
The overarching objective of this proposal is to initiate an India-UK collaboration to lead development of understanding of radiation damage processes in nuclear waste glasses and glass composite materials. UK collaborators will contribute in two principal areas: provision of expertise in application of X-ray spectroscopy methods to radiation damaged materials and application of advanced analytical electron microscopy to glass and glass composite characterisation. Indian collaborators will bring many years of expertise in preparation and characterisation of radionuclide-containing nuclear glasses by electron spin and positron annihilation spectroscopies. This project will access world class central laboratories for materials irradiation and synchrotron radiation in the partner countries. The outcome of this collaboration will be to provide the fundamental understanding required to develop predictive models for performance of radiation damaged glasses in geological disposal facilities.The research programme will systematically investigate the potential for radiation induced phase separation and the impact of alpha-recoil damage on the structure, and speciation of redox active elements, in glass systems of relevance to nuclear waste immobilisation. Electron irradiation and ion beam implantation experiments will be performed to simulate the effects of beta- and alpha-decay, a combination of bulk spectroscopic and nano-scale chemical and imaging probes will be applied to determine the nature of point defects, phase separation and change in network polymerisation induced by different damage modes. We will also investigate the potential deleterious effects of radiation damage on glass dissolution rate through simple but informative alteration experiments. The proposed research is divided into three well defined research packages, with the following aims:Work Package 1: Radiation damage induced phase separation in model nuclear waste glassesThe aim of this WP is to develop an understanding of the mechanism of phase separation in nuclear waste glasses, under the influence of combined electron irradiation and radiogenic heating.Work Package 2: Radiation induced structural modification in model nuclear waste glassesThe aim of this WP is to develop an understanding of the effect of alpha-recoil damage on glass structure, using ion beam implantation combined with XAS and TEM.Work Package 3: Impact of radiation damage on dissolution of model nuclear waste glassesThe aim of this WP is to determine potential deleterious effects of radiation damage on glass dissolution, using internationally standardised short term experiments.
Planned Impact
The primary end users of this research may include Sellafield Ltd., the Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD), the Environment Agency, the Health & Safety Executive, and the National Nuclear Laboratory who are responsible, respectively, for HLW glass production, radioactive waste disposal, regulatory concerns, safety of storage and disposal, and the nuclear skills pipeline. The benefit to these organisations and the public, over the whole grant lifecycle, include: - New scientific understanding and data required to support parameterisation of models for extended interim storage and eventual disposal of HLW glass. - Demonstration of a methodology to asses impact of radiation damage on wasteform performance, guiding more informed use of expensive and hazardous actinide doping experiments. - Potential future reduction of the estimated 18 Bn cost of radioactive waste disposal, through more appropriate design of disposal facility led by an improved understanding and confidence in wasteform behaviour. - Enhanced protection of the UK population from the risk of radioactive migration, achieved by supporting more accurate knowledge of radiation damage on radionuclide release rate. - Improved public confidence in UK radioactive waste disposal strategy, through provision of underpinning scientific understanding and data, which are currently absent. - A highly skilled and knowledgeable scientist for potential recruitment. Our research could be of potential benefit to a wider user base of public and private sector organisations, suchin diverse fields such as radiopharmaceuticals, medical imaging, and homeland security. The benefit to these organisations is likely to be new insight into the design of improved radiation hard or sensitive materials, based on new understanding of the interaction of radiation with solid matter. A further beneficiary of the proposed research is the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, since the proposed collaboration with BARC will highlight the success of the India-UK Civil Nuclear Collaboration, acting as a catalyst for further collaboration and future trade. The identified benefits will extend over the whole grant life cycle. It is our intention to publish outputs in the open peer reviewed literature, which will be immediately available to our primary user base during the design phase of the geological disposal facility over the next decade or more - assisting in building public confidence. A further near term benefit will be the availability of a highly skilled scientist, for employment in an industry in which there is substantial demand for high calibre scientists. Cost saving and safety benefits, which may be substantial, would be delivered on a timescale of several decades to several decades to several millenia.
Organisations
- University of Sheffield (Lead Research Organisation)
- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (Collaboration)
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) (Collaboration)
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (Collaboration)
- Inter University Accelerator Centre (Collaboration)
- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste (Collaboration)
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) (Collaboration)
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (Collaboration)
Publications
Chen T
(2013)
Thermal Conversion of Cs-exchanged IONSIV IE-911 into a Novel Caesium Ceramic Wasteform by Hot Isostatic Pressing
in MRS Proceedings
Connelly A
(2013)
The effect of uranium oxide additions on the structure of alkali borosilicate glasses
in Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids
Dube C
(2020)
Radiation stability study on cerium loaded iron phosphate glasses by ion irradiation method
in Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Dube C
(2016)
Simulation of alpha decay of actinides in iron phosphate glasses by ion irradiation
in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Dube C
(2020)
Investigation of ion irradiation induced damages in iron phosphate glasses: Role of electronic and nuclear losses in glass network modification
in Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids: X
Gandy A
(2013)
Surface Sensitive Spectroscopy Study of Ion Beam Irradiation Induced Structural Modifications in Borosilicate Glasses
in MRS Proceedings
Hyatt N
(2014)
Thermal treatment of simulant plutonium contaminated materials from the Sellafield site by vitrification in a blast-furnace slag
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Hyatt N.C.
(2013)
Thermal treatment of ILW
in Nuclear Engineering International
Joseph K
(2017)
Iron phosphate glasses: Bulk properties and atomic scale structure
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
Maddrell E
(2014)
The durability of iodide sodalite
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
McGann O
(2012)
The effects of ?-radiation on model vitreous wasteforms intended for the disposal of intermediate and high level radioactive wastes in the United Kingdom
in Journal of Nuclear Materials
McGann O
(2013)
The Effect of ?-radiation on Mechanical Properties of Model UK Nuclear Waste Glasses
in MRS Proceedings
Salamat A
(2013)
Structural transformations and disordering in zirconolite (CaZrTi2O7) at high pressure.
in Inorganic chemistry
Squire J
(2014)
Influence of Lubricants and Attrition Milling Parameters on the Quality of Zirconolite Ceramics, Consolidated by Hot Isostatic Pressing, for Immobilization of Plutonium
in International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
Stennett M
(2012)
Crystal structure and non-stoichiometry of cerium brannerite: Ce0.975Ti2O5.95
in Journal of Solid State Chemistry
Townsend LT
(2024)
Analysis of the Structure of Heavy Ion Irradiated LaFeO3 Using Grazing Angle X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy.
in Inorganic chemistry
Description | This project focused primarily on the investigation of radiation damage in glass materials utilised for radioactive waste immobilisation in the UK and internationally. An important outcome of research conducted within the framework of this project was a systematic study of the radiation stability of glass compositions utilised to immobilise UK higher activity wastes (McGann et al., J. Nucl. Mater., 429, 353-367, 2012). In particular, we demonstrated the stability of potential intermediate level waste glasses up to 8MGy, which is the expected lifetime acquired dose for such materials. We anticipate that these findings will be utilised in the disposability assessment for ILW glasses, should the UK adopt a thermal treatment approach for such wastes. The associated research publication received considerable media coverage and was highlighted in Materials World and Materials Today magazines. The project also made a systematic study of ion beam radiation damage in borosilicate glasses, to simulate the recoil damage arising from alpha decay of actinides. Our planned X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies of ion beam damaged glasses proved extremely challenging, primarily due to the insensitivity of dopant ions to the induced damage (as probed by hard X-rays) and prohibitive atmospheric corrosion of such materials between ion implantation and XAS characterisation. Consequently, we shifted our focus to the investigation of iron phosphate glasses, which are more amenable to structural characterisation of radiation damage in the hard XAS regime. Using both XAS and Mossbauer spectroscopies we discovered reduction ion of Fe(III) to Fe(II) in these materials, as a result of ion beam implantation (Gandy et al., MRS Proceedings, 1757, 2015). If representative of radiation damage induced by alpha decay of actinides, this has important consequences for the long term stability of iron phosphate glasses as wasteform materials, since the aqueous durability is known to decrease with increasing Fe(II) content. We further investigated the incorporation of cesium iron phosphate glasses, for potential application as Cs-137 sealed sources in medicine, in collaboration with IGCAR. Using a combination of 57Fe Mossbauer spectroscopy / Fe- and P- K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy, we demonstrated the glass structure to be stable toward cesium incorporation at concentrations required for application (Joseph et al., J. Nucl. Mater., 494, 324-494, 2017). Other notable achievements within the framework of this project include: a fundamental understanding of UO3 solubility in radioactive waste glasses (Connelly et al., J. Non-Cryst. Solids, 378, 282-289, 2013) and the crystal structure and defect chemistry of brannerite CeTi2O6 - of interest as an analogue ceramic for actinide disposition (Stennett et al., J. Solid State. Chem., 192, 172-178, 2012). The latter study is of particular significance in providing a plausible mechanism to explain the non-stoichiometry observed in brannerite mineral systems, which is ill understood. The project succeeded in cultivating new collaborations with research scientists at Bhaba Atomic Research Centre and the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. Inward and outward secondment of research personnel was achieved, to access unique facilities and research skills in the partner nations. Following the end of the grant period, we have maintained strong UK - India collaboration, now facilitated but appointment of PDRA Dr Charu Dube to an academic position at the Central University of Gujarat, India. This collaboration has facilitated the secondment of a UK PhD candidate to work with Dr Dube to investigate radiation damage mechanisms in glass and glass-ceramic materials through access to ion beam irradiation facilities at IGCAR. The collaboration has facilitied continuity of our investigation of radiation damage effects in iron phosphate glasses, leading to two recent publications. This research has applied soft XANES spectroscopy at the Fe L2,3 edge (ca. 700 eV) to probe changes in Fe speciation induced by relatively low energy (750 keV Au+) ion beam implantation. This approach exploits the correspondence between the sampling depth of Fe L2,3 XANES in total electron yield mode and the ion beam damage depth (ca. 100 nm), extending our previous research to regimes where nuclear stopping power is dominant, as would be expected for actinide alpha-recoil damage. Importantly, this work has shown that in this regime ion beam induced radiation damage is effective in inducing Fe3+ to Fe2+, which must be accounted for in models of the long term evolution of such wasteforms incorporating actinide surrogates. |
Exploitation Route | We anticipate that our study of the gamma radiation stability of UK intermediate level waste glasses will be utilised in the disposability assessment for such waste packages, by NDA / RWM, should the UK adopt a thermal treatment approach for such wastes. |
Sectors | Energy |
Description | Our research findings have highlighted the need to incorporate a mechanistic understanding of the impact on glass dissolution kinetics of radiation damage induced changes in glass structure and microstructure, within the overall UK safety case for the geological disposal of radioactive wastes. This is evidenced by citation of research outcomes in the RWM Geological Disposal Science and Technology Plan May 2016 ; Task 541. Additionally, research initaited under this grant funded project has supported the optimisation of glass compositions to be applied as Cs-137 gamma irradiation sources, for medical applications. Development of an industrial process to manufacture such Cs-137 glasses is currently in progress. The bilateral, and wider multilateral, collaborations initaited by this project supported the conception and successful delivery of a "Joint ICTP/IAEA Workshop on radiation effects in nuclear waste forms and their consequences for storage and disposal", 12-16 September 2016, Miramare, Trieste, Italy. This event served to disseminate key findings from the project and subsequent research, by the team of collaborators, to an audience of international experts and early career researchers. The meeting was attended by 35 participants from 18 nations enabling valuable knowledge transfer of state of the art understanding of radiation damage effects in nuclear wasteforms within the international community. A further long lasting impact of this research is the development of highly skilled researchers and continuity of strong bilateral cllaboration. Two PDRAs working on the core research have progressed to independent academic positions, which has facilitated continuity of collaboration supported by secondment of PhD students. |
Sector | Energy,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice |
Impact Types | Societal Economic Policy & public services |
Description | NIRAB membership |
Geographic Reach | National |
Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
Impact | Membership of the Nuclear Innovation Research Advisory Board which developed a national R&D roadmap for nuclear fission and fusion sector, leading to announcement of £250M investment in 2015 autumn statement. |
Description | A new precision cutting saw for radiological materials science |
Amount | £10,990 (GBP) |
Organisation | University of Sheffield |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2016 |
End | 03/2017 |
Description | DECC - MIDAS capital grant |
Amount | £800,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Department of Energy and Climate Change |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2015 |
End | 03/2016 |
Description | MIDAS Collaboratory |
Amount | £800,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Department of Energy and Climate Change |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 04/2015 |
End | 03/2016 |
Description | NDA Bursary Scheme - Brannerite glass ceramics |
Amount | £45,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2017 |
End | 09/2021 |
Description | Project GLAD - Phase II & II - Glass Leachability Assessment for Disposal |
Amount | £259,024 (GBP) |
Organisation | U.S. Department of Energy |
Sector | Public |
Country | United States |
Start | 11/2015 |
End | 09/2019 |
Description | RAEng Equipment Grant: Mossbauer Spectrometer |
Amount | £31,500 (GBP) |
Organisation | Royal Academy of Engineering |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | |
End | 03/2012 |
Description | Thermal Treatment of Spent Ion Exchange Resins |
Amount | £25,010 (GBP) |
Funding ID | Award value is confidential |
Organisation | Ministry of Defence (MOD) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 11/2018 |
End | 03/2020 |
Description | UoS & Suppliers - MIDAS equipment match |
Amount | £335,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | University of Sheffield |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2015 |
End | 03/2016 |
Title | Brannerite crystal structure |
Description | Crystal structure model of Ce0.975Ti2O6.95 deposited in Inorganic and Crystals Structure Database (ICSD). |
Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
Year Produced | 2014 |
Provided To Others? | Yes |
Impact | Subsequent publication: Novel Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of CeTi2O6 Brannerite Linggen Kong, Daniel J. Gregg, Inna Karatchevtseva, Zhaoming Zhang, Mark G. Blackford, Simon C. Middleburgh, Gregory R. Lumpkin, and Gerry Triani, Inorganic Chemistry 2014 53 (13), 6761-6768 |
Description | Collaboration with ESRF XMAS and DUBBLE beamlines |
Organisation | European Synchrotron Radiation Facility |
Country | France |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
PI Contribution | Extended application focus of beamline techniques to XAS data acquistion in the hard X-ray regime. |
Collaborator Contribution | Beamline optimisation to acquire XAS data from glass and ceramic materials in support of plutonium disposition. |
Impact | See publications section. |
Start Year | 2016 |
Description | ELETTRA |
Organisation | Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste |
Country | Italy |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Commissioning of electron yield detection for insulating samples. |
Collaborator Contribution | Assistance with optimisation of XAS experiments. |
Impact | No outputs to date. |
Start Year | 2012 |
Description | HZDR SPIRIT Ion Beam Irradiation - India & DISTINCTIVE project. |
Organisation | Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres |
Department | Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf |
Country | Germany |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Design of ion beam irradiation experiments |
Collaborator Contribution | Ion beam irradiation of samples for experimental study |
Impact | No output other than publication listed elsewhere on the form. |
Start Year | 2012 |
Description | IUAC - New Delhi |
Organisation | Inter University Accelerator Centre |
Country | India |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Design of ion beam implantation experiments and characterisation of ion implanted materials. |
Collaborator Contribution | Ion beam implantation of glass and ceramic materials |
Impact | No outputs other than publications summarised under appropriate sections. |
Start Year | 2014 |
Description | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), India - DISTINCTIVE & India project. |
Organisation | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) |
Country | India |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Design of ion beam implantation experiments for glass ceramics, characterisation of ion implanted material. |
Collaborator Contribution | Ion beam implantation of glass ceramic materials. |
Impact | No outputs yet published. |
Start Year | 2015 |
Description | NSLS |
Organisation | Brookhaven National Laboratory |
Department | National Synchrotron Light Source |
Country | United States |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | Commissioning of grazing angle XAS capability. |
Collaborator Contribution | Expertise in data analysis, experiment optimisation, and software enhancements. |
Impact | No output other than publications reported elsewhere on the form. |
Start Year | 2012 |
Description | RRCAT - INDUS 2 |
Organisation | Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) |
Country | India |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | Design of X-ray absorption experiment for characterisation of ion beam implanted materials and analysis of data. |
Collaborator Contribution | Access to XAS beamline. |
Impact | No outcomes other than publications reported under appropriate sections. |
Start Year | 2015 |
Description | All Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy, Palace of Westminster, London, 25 November 2015. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Invited presentation at All Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy, Palace of Westminster, London, 25 November 2015. Attended by approximately a dozen parliamentarians and other policy makers, including Energy Minister Angela Leadsom MP. Presentation sparked questions and discussion afterwards. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
Description | British Embassy meeting - Dehli |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Poster presentation prompted discussion and follow up email exchange. Further discussion of research findings. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013 |
Description | GDF Conference 2021 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Prof. Neil Hyatt was invited as the facilitator and panel chair for the Geological Disposal Facility Conference 2021, delivered by Radioactive Waste Management, in recognition of his international standing in the field. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/news/geological-disposal-programme-now-under-way |
Description | IAEA Summer School on Radiation Effects on Radioactive Wasteforms |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Organised Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Radiation Effects in Nuclear Waste Forms and their Consequences for Storage and Disposal, 12-16 September 2016, with engagement of over 30 international researchers. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
URL | http://indico.ictp.it/event/7633/ |
Description | Interview on BBC Radio Leicester |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
Results and Impact | Interview sparked questions from listeners. Not aware of any additional impact. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Radiation Effects in Nuclear Waste Forms and their Consequences for Storage and Disposal |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | The Workshop aimed to gain awareness on the most recent findings of research into radiation effects in nuclear waste forms and their role for waste storage and disposal. It specifically aimed to contribute to the transfer of specific knowledge to Member States towards their capacity building efforts and competence in nuclear waste immobilisation and disposal. The workshop was attended by 35 participants from 18 nation states, including experienced and early career researchers from universities, industry and government laboratories. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
URL | http://indico.ictp.it/event/7633/overview |
Description | Keeping the lights on with Nuclear Energy! An interactive exhibit at The University of Sheffield's Discovery Night, 13 March, 2015 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Interactive exhibit and demonstration of a model nuclear reactor and radioactivity, with poster presentations discussing project research. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
Description | Last Light, Lasting Memories. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Contribution to oral histories project of the National Synchrotron Light Source to commemorate last shut down and decommissioning. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Participation in International Glass Working Group |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Participation in International Glass Working Group - dissemination of research outcomes from multiple EPSRC sponsored projects with the aim of developing a state of the art unified model for glass corrosion, relevant to radioactive waste disposal; participation in expert group designing collaborative international experiments using International Standard Glass. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
Description | SET for Britain 2013 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Poster sparked considerable discussion and led to invitation to participate in an interview on BBC Radio Leicester, Correspondence with local Member of Parliament. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Second Symposium on Thermal Treatment: research, Development and Demonstration, Warrington, UK. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | One day symposium on thermal treatment of radioactive wastes which also showcased project research, with attendance from industry, regulators and policy makers both national and international. Most significant impact was increased in technology application and demand for research co-ordination. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
Description | Thermal Treatment: research, Development and Demonstration, Warrington, UK. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Talk sparked questions and discussion afterwards. Requests for reprints. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | What to do with it all: a hands on look at the disposal of radioactive waste, The Mobile University. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Talk sparked questions and discussion afterwards. None. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |
Description | Workshop on UK-India Nuclear collaboration, Oxford. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | Talk sparked questions and discussion afterwards. Talk inspired a subsequently successful EPSRC proposal. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
Description | Workshop on the radiation damage of nuclear wasteforms. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Type Of Presentation | workshop facilitator |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
Results and Impact | I organised this international workshop in Sheffield, under the auspices of the project. The meeting sparked considerable debate on recent research findings. New collaborations were established between the delegates. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |
Description | World of pane, article in Materials World. |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Research was highlighted by a full page article in Materials World, October issue, 2012. Requests for paper reprint. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014 |