Short review of plutonium applications for the sediment transport studies

Unraveling the nuclear isotope tapestry: Applications, challenges, and future horizons in a dynamic landscape

“…The terrestrial distribution of isotopes, such as uranium and plutonium, is equally complex, heavily influenced by soil composition and vegetation cover. These isotopes tend to bind with organic materials and clay particles in the soil, leading to concentrated zones of contamination, especially in regions with higher organic content [ 18 , 19 ]. The implications of such distribution are significant, affecting everything from plant uptake and the terrestrial food chain to soil fertility and overall ecosystem health [ 20 ].…”

Temporal evolution of plutonium concentrations and isotopic ratios in the Ukedo - Takase Rivers draining the Difficult-To-Return zone in Fukushima, Japan (2013–2020)

“…However, in contrast to 137 Cs, 239+240 Pu is known to be associated not only with clays but also with organic matter and oxides (for example through organic and inorganic colloids. Furthermore, their stability in solution increases when they are multiphase (organic + inorganic)) (Alewell et al, 2017;Kersting, 2013;Romanenko and Lujanienė, 2023;Xu et al, 2017). Finally, Romanenko and Lujanienė, (2023) showed that Pu(IV) reacts actively with colloids and suspended solids while Pu(V) reacts with carbonate particles.…”

“…Furthermore, their stability in solution increases when they are multiphase (organic + inorganic)) (Alewell et al, 2017;Kersting, 2013;Romanenko and Lujanienė, 2023;Xu et al, 2017). Finally, Romanenko and Lujanienė, (2023) showed that Pu(IV) reacts actively with colloids and suspended solids while Pu(V) reacts with carbonate particles. In the case of this study, it is probably Pu(IV) since it is associated with fine particles (clays, silts, organic matter).…”