The Use of Clay as an Engineered Barrier in Radioactive-Waste Management — A Review

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Clay, particularly bentonite, is a key engineered barrier in geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste, chosen for its low hydraulic permeability and self-sealing swelling pressure, ensuring diffusion-dominant transport and long-term stability (up to 10^6 years).

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