The number of nuclear power plants that are permanently shut down or decommissioned is increasing worldwide, and accordingly, research is being conducted on an appropriate method for disposing of radioactive waste generated during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. In the case of waste liquid generated during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, it is important not only to efficiently reduce waste but also to secure the suitability of disposal. One of the solidification treatment methods for radioactive waste is cement solidification, but since cement solidification has poor solidification properties and generates a large amount of waste, improvement activities have been pursued. This study aims to develop high-performance cement-based materials and solidification treatment technology for solidification of liquid radioactive waste generated during nuclear decommissioning in order to improve the problems of cement solidification treatment method. For the development of polymer cement, epoxy resin and polyamine/amide mixed type and general Portland cement were mixed in various ratios. The most appropriate mixing ratio was 4.5:2, which showed the highest compressive strength. A simulated waste liquid was prepared by referring to the preliminary decommissioning plan of Shin-Kori Units 5 and 6, and it was dried and made into granules. Polymer cement was injected into a drum filled with granules by vacuum pressure to prepare a waste form matrix. In the solidification process, granules made by drying the waste liquid were used, and the solidification agent was filled in between the granules, so the total volume of solid radwaste was reduced compared to the conventional cement solidification treatment method. As a result, the amount of waste decreased to about 1/3, and the volume reduction rate increased by about 2.2 times. The compressive strength of 3,243 psi was confirmed in the disposability performance test for the manufactured solid samples. The compressive strength after the thermal cycling test, irradiation test, microorganism test, and immersion test was 2,257 psi, 2,306 psi, 4,530 psi, and 2,263 psi, respectively, exceeding the acceptance criteria of 500 psi. The leaching index was 7~13, and no free standing water was generated.

The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae, is one of the most important pests of vegetable crops worldwide. This species cause direct damage by feeding on plant nutrients and indirect damage as transmits many virus vectors. The control of aphid has relied on the use of chemical insecticides and their intensive use over many years has led to the development of resistance. To surmount or avoid these problems, we screened the entomopathogenic fungi against green peach aphid and evaluated their virulences. Several entomopathogenic fungal isolates were selected with high virulence to green peach aphid. Additionally, the antimicrobial activity of the selected fungal isolates was tested and analyzed to phytopathogens. Consequently, these entomopathogenic fungi would be used effectively for dual control agents for the green peach aphid and phytopathogen.