Test plan for evaluation of plasma melter technology for vitrification of high-sodium content low-level radioactive liquid wastes

Besides polyamide 11 (PA 11) outstanding properties, wear performance is considered a key factor for its continued widespread use. TiTanate NanoTubes (TTNT) have a huge potential as reinforcement in polymer matrix nanocomposites, and although nanotubes reinforcement capacity is well understood, its effect on tribological characteristics is still an open question. Thus, the present work has as objective to study the wear behavior of PA 11 and its nanocomposites, highlighting TTNT loading, functionalization and sodium content effects. Seeking the possibility to tailor properties, surface topography is investigated. Based on parameter classification, correlation and functional sense, an ideal roughness parameter set is defined. By taking measurements in X- and Y-axis, parameter variations and sensibility are also analyzed. From the results, maximum wear resistance can be reached in functionalized samples with low TTNT loading and high sodium content. Some roughness parameters demonstrate a moderate to strong correlation with wear performance. Parameter variations are mainly attributed to the non-stationarity of the surface.

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Controlling the Formation of Sodium/Black Phosphorus Intercalation Compounds Towards High Sodium Content

Batteries & Supercaps ◽

10.1002/batt.202100161 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Katharina Werbach ◽

Christian Neiss ◽

Alexander Müllner ◽

Gonzalo Abellán ◽

Daria Setman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sodium Content ◽

Black Phosphorus ◽

Intercalation Compounds ◽

High Sodium

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Fundamental Study for the Development of Cs Removal Technique from Low Level Radioactive Liquid Wastes of Decontamination Processes

KAGAKU KOGAKU RONBUNSHU ◽

10.1252/kakoronbunshu.40.261 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 261-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Makoto Sano ◽

Kiyoharu Nakagawa ◽

Hirokazu Oda ◽

Hajime Obata ◽

Shinji Kitani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fundamental Study ◽

Low Level ◽

Liquid Wastes ◽

Removal Technique

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Sodium Levels of Processed Meat in Australia: Supermarket Survey Data from 2010 to 2017

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10111686 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1686 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Emalie Sparks ◽

Clare Farrand ◽

Joseph Santos ◽

Briar McKenzie ◽

Kathy Trieu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sodium Intake ◽

Meat Products ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Sodium Content ◽

World Health ◽

Processed Meat ◽

High Sodium ◽

Processed Meats ◽

Health Organization ◽

Health Dialogue

High sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Australia, the best estimate of sodium intake is 3840 mg sodium/day, almost double the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline (2000 mg/day), and processed meats contribute approximately 10% of daily sodium intake to the diet. This study assessed the median sodium levels of 2510 processed meat products, including bacon and sausages, available in major Australian supermarkets in 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2017, and assessed changes over time. The median sodium content of processed meats in 2017 was 775 mg/100 g (interquartile range (IQR) 483–1080). There was an 11% reduction in the median sodium level of processed meats for which targets were set under the government’s Food and Health Dialogue (p < 0.001). This includes bacon, ham/cured meat products, sliced luncheon meat and meat with pastry categories. There was no change in processed meats without a target (median difference 6%, p = 0.450). The new targets proposed by the current government’s Healthy Food Partnership capture a larger proportion of products than the Food and Health Dialogue (66% compared to 35%) and a lower proportion of products are at or below the target (35% compared to 54%). These results demonstrate that voluntary government targets can drive nutrient reformulation. Future efforts will require strong government leadership and robust monitoring and evaluation systems.

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