Are materials the solution to better, safer nuclear fuels? The tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel particle is the product of a variety of materials innovations and is the most promising fuel form to date. Find out all about it in this episode where we cover the challenges and intricacies of designing materials for nuclear reactors!

Articles Discussed:

2015 CRUD: Another Acronym Bites the Dust Link
2010 Materials challenges for nuclear systems Link
2019 Historical perspectives and current progress Link
2015 Coated Particle Fuels for High-Temperature Reactors Link
2021 Current State and Prospect on the Development of Advanced Nuclear Fuel Link

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Keywords: Nuclear Fuel TRISO Fusion Fission Reactor

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Episode 46: Better Nuclear Fuel