Tritium takes centre stage
Fusion reactors use lithium blankets to breed tritium fuel, but handling tritium poses complex chemical, radiological, and material challenges. The post Tritium takes centre stage appeared first on...
View ArticleEnriched lithium and advanced nuclear
Countries like the US that are eyeing leadership in advanced nuclear technology face an urgent need to establish lithium isotope separation capabilities. The post Enriched lithium and advanced nuclear...
View ArticleThe Brest fast reactor
Despite many challenges, construction of the Brest-OD-300 lead-cooled fast reactor is underway, with start-up expected in 2028-2029. The post The Brest fast reactor appeared first on Nuclear...
View ArticlePaving the way for SMRs
With around 100 SMR designs in active development globally, what is actually needed to take European projects from concept to construction? The post Paving the way for SMRs appeared first on Nuclear...
View ArticleRenewable fission at industrial scale
Turning the dream of abundant, always-available power into reality demands breakthrough technology. Enter Stellaria's Stellarium reactor. The post Renewable fission at industrial scale appeared first...
View ArticleBiblis and Germany’s return
Focused Energy’s Thomas Forner explains how repurposed nuclear sites could power Germany’s return to the global fusion race. The post Biblis and Germany’s return appeared first on Nuclear Engineering...
View ArticleCreating gain in fusion
First Light Fusion is pioneering a novel target-based approach to accelerate the delivery of practical, commercially viable fusion energy. The post Creating gain in fusion appeared first on Nuclear...
View ArticleDecarbonising industry with SMRs
A new study concludes that SMRs could support the decarbonisation of several energy intensive industries in North America and Europe. The post Decarbonising industry with SMRs appeared first on Nuclear...
View ArticleAI, uncertainty and fusion
The Uncertainty Engine is guiding research in fusion plasma physics. Could similar approaches benefit fission research as well? The post AI, uncertainty and fusion appeared first on Nuclear Engineering...
View ArticleFunding fusion milestones
Private investment being ploughed into fusion development is yielding results. Will the 2030s see the first fusion power plants? The post Funding fusion milestones appeared first on Nuclear Engineering...
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