Radioactivity Transfer in Environment and Food

• Main Author: Vosniakos, Fokion K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
• Series: Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
• Subjects: Environment.; Analytical chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Physical chemistry.; Geochemistry.; Aquatic ecology.; Radiation protection.; Radiation > Safety measures.; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection.; Analytical Chemistry.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.; Food Science.; Physical Chemistry.

The book deals with various consequences of major nuclear accidents, such as in 1986 in Chernobyl and in 2011 in Fukushima. The public is extremely interested in learning more about the movements and risks posed by radiation in the environment related to food supply and food safety. Radionuclides ar...