Massimiliano Fratoni

TL;DR: In this paper, the neutronic performance of accident tolerant fuels (ATF) was analyzed in both pressurized and boiling water reactors, and two concepts were evaluated: (1) coating the exterior of zirconium-alloy cladding with thin ceramics to limit the zirconsium available for reaction with higher temperature steam; (2) replacing ZIRconium alloys with alternative materials possessing slower oxidation kinetics and reduced hydrogen production.

TL;DR: The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) developed a preconceptual design for a commercial pebble-bed (PB), fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the challenge of selecting materials for nuclear applications and outline the need for comprehensive databases to assist scientists and engineers in choosing materials that meet interdependent physical, chemical, and nuclear criteria.

TL;DR: In this paper, an integrated design that meets all of these requirements is described, together with an integrated fusion chamber subsystem, which can absorb the fusion energy, produce fusion fuel to replace that burned in previous targets, and enable both target and laser beam transport to the ignition point.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe an integrated laser inertial fusion energy (LIFE) engine that can operate as either a pure fusion or a hybrid fusion-fission system, with the fusion chamber consisting of the first wall and blanket, which absorb the fusion energy, produce fusion fuel to replace that burned in previous targets and enable both target and laser beam transport to the ignition point.