this is the first book to cover actinide nano research. it is of interest both for fundamental research into the chemistry and physics of f-block elements as well as for applied researchers such as those studying the long-term safety of nuclear waste disposal and developing remediation strategies. the authors cover important issues of the formation of actinide nano-particles, their properties and structure, environmental behavior of colloids and nanopartices related to the safe disposal of nuclear wastes, modeling and advanced methods of characterization at the nano-scale.