Small Modular Reactors: scaling down to better scale-up?

2026/05/22 by Mathias Sabbe, Céline Parotte · 1 voice
Chemical Engineering · Engineering · Materials Science · #Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies #Molten salt chemistry and electrochemical processes #Nuclear reactor physics and engineering

paper · doi:10.1080/09505431.2026.2666078

openalex publication_date 2026/05/22 · openalex created_date 2026/05/23 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

In the ongoing quest for flexible, cheap, and decarbonized energy solutions, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are increasingly touted as a compelling avenue heralding the future of nuclear power gener...

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