APPLICATION OF GLASS COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR NUCLEAR WASTE IMMOBILIZATION

Glass composite materials (GCM) are discussed as flexible waste forms for immobilising various types of wastes. Compared to homogeneous glassy materials, GCMs can incorporate larger amounts of toxic elements. GCMs can be produced at higher capacity and lower processing temperatures. This writing reviews the current research and utilization of GCMs for radioactive wastes immobilization.