Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Energy
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 140
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanical characterization; fusion material; nuclear materials; Eurofer
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Dear Colleagues,
Since its inception, nuclear energy production has faced the significant challenge of developing efficient, safe, and durable materials capable of operating under demanding conditions and stringent safety requirements. Alongside the development of new materials, it has been necessary to employ techniques for characterizing and monitoring these materials in service. Today, this is a field that remains open and continuously evolving.
In recent years, and with a promising outlook for the future, there has been substantial activity in the development of next-generation fission and nuclear fusion reactors. This perspective introduces new challenges that undoubtedly need to be addressed. The availability of high-performance materials will be crucial and limiting in the success of nuclear technology.
This Special Issue aims to address the state of research in the challenges in materials for advanced nuclear energy, including both fission and fusion. In a non-exhaustive manner, it will focus on the following:
- High-Temperature Performance;
- Radiation Damage;
- Corrosion and Chemical Compatibility;
- Mechanical Properties and Fabrication;
- Long-Term Stability and Aging.
Dr. Edgar León Gutiérrez
Dr. Rebeca Hernández
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nuclear materials
- materials for energy
- structural materials for nuclear applications
- functional materials for nuclear applications
- materials characterization
- nuclear fission
- nuclear fusion
- mechanical properties
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