Ceramic materials have found numerous applications in science technology and industry as
mentioned earlier. One of the recent applications of titania and zirconia based ceramic
precursors is in immobilization and solidification of radioactive isotopes in waste effluents
coming out of nuclear establishments and power plants. Due to long term stability and integrity
of the ceramic waste forms of high and intermediate level nuclear waste several countries have
now switched over from glass technology to ceramic technology of radwaste management. These and
many more applications make ceramics materials an interesting area of research and engineering
sciences. The book is particularly aimed at scientific and technical staff in the nuclear and
waste management industries in addition to universities and research organizations active in
these areas. It will also appeal to a wider audience with interests in environmental issues and
will be of benefit to anyone who requires background information on radioactive issues
connected with nuclear energy or defense processes or hazardous waste sources properties and
treatments using crystallographic methods.
