Ten Unconventional Solutions for Nuclear Waste Management

Rapid Summary

• Nuclear waste disposal is a global concern due to environmental and health hazards.
• Researchers have explored creative methods,including vitrification into glass,radioactive waste batteries,fungi consumption,and deep crust boreholes.

Specific Innovations Mentioned:

1. Battery Powered by Nuclear Waste (Ohio): Derived electric energy (~1.5 microwatts) from radioactive gamma rays via solar cells and scintillator crystals.
2. Radioactive Waste in Glass (Washington): Vitrification locked low-radioactive sludge into durable glass material for isolated storage.
3. Subduction Zone Dumping: Tectonic plates possibly used as natural crushers hidden under seabeds zones- internationally rejoined banning Laws + High-Risk Study User Maritime Traged’s flaws Access why banned Trade pushing safe zone importing Sermitsiaq Rights.