Objective
The HORIZON 2020 EURATOM Collaborative Project “Cement-based materials, properties, evolution, barrier functions (Cebama)” is developed with the overall objective to support implementation of geological disposal of nuclear waste by improving the knowledge base for the Safety Case. Cement-based materials are highly relevant in this context, being used as waste forms, liners and structural components or sealing materials in different types of host rocks and disposal concepts. Specific objectives of Cebama are (i) experimental studies of interface processes between cement based materials and host rocks or bentonite, and assessing the specific impact on transport properties, (ii) quantifying radionuclide retention under high pH cement conditions, and (iii) developing comprehensive modeling approaches. Modeling will support interpretation of results and prediction of the long-term evolution of key transport characteristics such as porosity, permeability and diffusion parameters especially in the interface between cement based materials and the engineered and natural barriers. Further objectives cover dissemination of results to scientific and non-scientific stakeholders as well as training and education of young professionals for carrying over the expertise into future implementation programms. To a large extent, the experimental and modelling work will be part of PhD theses, aiming at high scientific-technical impact and quality with respect to peer-reviewed publications. The 4 years project is implemented by a consortium of 27 partners consisting of large Research Institutions, Universities, one TSO and one SME from 9 EURATOM Signatory States, Switzerland and Japan. National Waste Management Organizations support Cebama by co-developing the work plan, participation in the End-User Group, granting co-funding to some beneficiaries, and providing for knowledge and information transfer.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesnuclear engineeringnuclear waste management
- natural scienceschemical sciencesnuclear chemistryradiochemistry
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsnuclear energy
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputational science
- natural scienceschemical sciencesnuclear chemistryradiation chemistry
Programme(s)
- H2020-Euratom - Euratom Main Programme
- H2020-Euratom-1.8. - Ensure availability and use of research infrastructures of pan_european relevance
- H2020-Euratom-1.2. - Contribute to the development of solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste
- H2020-Euratom-1.3. - Support the development and sustainability of nuclear competences at Union level
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
76131 Karlsruhe
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Participants (29)
08019 Barcelona
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75001 Paris
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45060 Orleans
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SN2 1FL Swindon
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28040 Madrid
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2628 CN Delft
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52428 Julich
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115400 Mioveni
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1755 LE Petten
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104-0052 Tokyo
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1160 Bruxelles
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75272 Paris
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91120 Palaiseau
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250 68 Husinec Rez
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15001 La Coruna
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LE11 3TU Loughborough
160 00 Praha
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S10 2TN Sheffield
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02150 Espoo
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01328 Dresden
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59000 Lille
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28049 Madrid
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28006 Madrid
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92298 Chatenay Malabry
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5232 Villigen Psi
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3012 Bern
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92260 Fontenay Aux Roses
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8600 Dubendorf
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GU2 7XH Guildford
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