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
- social sciencessocial and economic geographytransport
- natural scienceschemical sciencesnuclear chemistryradiation chemistry
- engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesnuclear engineeringnuclear waste management
- natural scienceschemical sciencesnuclear chemistryradiochemistry
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsnuclear energy
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringgeological engineering
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputational science
Programme(s)
- 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
Topic(s)
Call for proposal
NFRP-2014-2015
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Participants (27)
08019 Barcelona
45060 Orleans
SN2 1FL Swindon
28040 Madrid
2628 CN Delft
52428 Julich
115400 Mioveni
1755 LE Petten
104-0052 Tokyo
1160 Bruxelles
75272 Paris
250 68 Husinec
15001 La Coruna
Participation ended
LE11 3TU Loughborough
160 00 Praha
S10 2TN Sheffield
02150 Espoo
01328 Dresden
59800 Lille
28049 Madrid
28006 Madrid
92298 Chatenay Malabry
5232 Villigen Psi
3012 Bern
92260 Fontenay Aux Roses
8600 Dubendorf
GU2 7XH Guildford
