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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...

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Enriched 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...

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The 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...

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Paving 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...

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Renewable 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...

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Biblis 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...

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Creating 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...

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Decarbonising 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...

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AI, 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...

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Funding 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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