Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity

Dear Colleagues,

Radionuclides are present in all parts of the environment, whether they are of natural or artificial origin. Exposure to ionizing radiation from natural sources is a constant and, thus, inescapable factor for life on Earth. In addition, the occurrence of anthropogenic (man-made) radioactivity effects changes in the natural ecological characteristics of the biosphere. Also, human activities (such as mining, fertilizer production, etc.) contribute to a redistribution and increase in radionuclide concentrations in the environment. For this reason, it is necessary to monitor the concentration of both naturally occurring and artificial radionuclides to assess and control their hazardous effects on the environment. In long-term monitoring, it is important to assess possible radiological consequences and associated risks, given the potential future use of contaminated areas and the effectiveness of planned remediation measures.

Accurate and precise detection and monitoring of radionuclides in complex environmental systems requires constantly improving methods and techniques. With rapid technological development, new sources of radionuclide contamination are emerging, creating a need for new approaches to efficiently detect even trace levels of radionuclides with greater accuracy. In addition to the importance of reliable detection of radioactivity for radiological risk assessments and design of remediation strategies, researchers in this field are also important to support policies regarding environmental and public health.

This Special Issue will be focused on contributions associated with research in environmental radioactivity, which are of crucial importance for enabling the timely reaction in case of an adverse event, in order to preserve the environment and to keep radiological risks for human health at a minimal possible level. Studies may examine develope/optimize new or improved existing radiological/radiochemical/nuclear techniques, with a focus on radioactive metabolites; quantify the diverse sources of radioactive pollutants and radiation risk assessment; model the transport of radioactive pollutants; analyze radioactivity pollution impact; and examine new technologies for radioactive waste reduction through design and testing of the characteristics of economically viable matrices for the immobilization of radioactive pollutants for the purpose of their solidification and stabilization, fitting into the concept of sustainable development through environmental protection, and other radioecological research are also welcome.

Dr. Nataša Sarap
Dr. Wojciech Hajdas
Dr. Jovana Knežević Radić
Prof. Dr. Inayá Corrêa Barbosa Lima
Guest Editors

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