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Problem Statement:
Recent research has proposed the use of asphalt and
tall-oil-pitch emulsions for immobilizing contaminants in urban areas, such
as that released from a dirty bomb.
The objective of this research is to investigate the potential for
sprayed emulsions to immobilize contaminants on surfaces and to suppress airborne
particulate during spray application to urban surfaces.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications (Click on title for
link):
Fox,
G.A., J.W. Fuchs, V.F. Medina, and K. Atapattu. 2007. Capture and
retainment of airborne particulates using emulsions: Potential for
post-detonation dirty bomb cleanup. Journal of Environmental Engineering
133(3): 255-262.
Fox,
G.A. and V.F. Medina. 2005. Evaluating Factors Affecting the Permeability
of Emulsions used to Stabilize Radioactive Contamination from a
Radiological Dispersive Device.
Environmental Science and Technology 39(10): 3762-3769.
Current Funding Support:
Research supported
by the US Army Corps of
Engineers, Engineer Research and Development
Center.
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