TY - JOUR
T1 - Advancing sustainable development through the safe management of disused sealed radioactive sources
T2 - research and trends (2000–2024)
AU - Putra, Zico Pratama
AU - Pratama, Hendra Adhi
AU - Sumarbagiono, Raden
AU - Nurliati, Gustri
AU - Romli, Moch
AU - Bakhri, Syaiful
AU - Setiawan, Budi
AU - Pamungkas, Niken Siwi
AU - Yusuf, Muhammad
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 Korean Nuclear Society
PY - 2025/12
Y1 - 2025/12
N2 - Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRS) present serious risks to worker safety, publiac health, and the environment due to their persistent radioactivity and emission of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. This review analyzes peer-reviewed SCOPUS publications within 2000–2024, focusing on six key themes: safety assessment, disposal methods, technological innovations, recycling, decommissioning strategies, and policy frameworks. Research has evolved from basic risk evaluations to advanced technologies, including AI-integrated systems. Borehole disposal stands out as a promising solution for high-activity sources, while DSRS recycling is gaining traction to reduce waste. Monte Carlo modelling has become prevalent in safety evaluations. While most research comes from developed countries, contributions from Ghana, Indonesia, and Egypt are increasing, highlighting global awareness but also regulatory gaps. Despite progress, challenges remain, especially in long-term safety modelling, disposal system validation, and harmonizing international regulations. Detection and handling technologies also lag in affordability and accessibility. Future work should focus on AI-powered monitoring, affordable recycling solutions, standardized global policies, and stronger international cooperation. This review offers crucial insights for enhancing DSRS management, supporting safer, more sustainable practices, and reducing long-term radiological risks.
AB - Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRS) present serious risks to worker safety, publiac health, and the environment due to their persistent radioactivity and emission of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. This review analyzes peer-reviewed SCOPUS publications within 2000–2024, focusing on six key themes: safety assessment, disposal methods, technological innovations, recycling, decommissioning strategies, and policy frameworks. Research has evolved from basic risk evaluations to advanced technologies, including AI-integrated systems. Borehole disposal stands out as a promising solution for high-activity sources, while DSRS recycling is gaining traction to reduce waste. Monte Carlo modelling has become prevalent in safety evaluations. While most research comes from developed countries, contributions from Ghana, Indonesia, and Egypt are increasing, highlighting global awareness but also regulatory gaps. Despite progress, challenges remain, especially in long-term safety modelling, disposal system validation, and harmonizing international regulations. Detection and handling technologies also lag in affordability and accessibility. Future work should focus on AI-powered monitoring, affordable recycling solutions, standardized global policies, and stronger international cooperation. This review offers crucial insights for enhancing DSRS management, supporting safer, more sustainable practices, and reducing long-term radiological risks.
KW - DSRS disposal techniques
KW - DSRS recycling and reuse
KW - Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources (DSRS)
KW - Radioactive waste management
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012400246
U2 - 10.1016/j.net.2025.103828
DO - 10.1016/j.net.2025.103828
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:105012400246
SN - 1738-5733
VL - 57
JO - Nuclear Engineering and Technology
JF - Nuclear Engineering and Technology
IS - 12
M1 - 103828
ER -
