New Material Has Potential to Cut Costs and Make Nuclear Fuel Recycling Cleaner
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 04:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers are investigating a new material that might help in nuclear fuel recycling and waste reduction by capturing certain gases released during reprocessing. Conventional technologies to remove these radioactive gases operate at extremely low, energy-intensive temperatures. By working at ambient temperature, the new material has the potential to save energy, make reprocessing cleaner and less expensive. The reclaimed materials can also be reused commercially.