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A review of the benefits and applications of the thorium fuel cycle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This paper aims to inform the reader of the benefits that can be achieved by using thorium as a fuel for nuclear power. Stages of the thorium cycle are directly compared against the current uranium based nuclear fuel cycle. These include mining, milling,
Hall, Vincent
core   +1 more source

Review of recent advances in the design, synthesis, and modification of biochar for remediation of heavy metal pollution in water

open access: yesThe Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 104, Issue 4, Page 1769-1795, April 2026.
Research frontiers in using biochar for heavy metal remediation. Abstract Heavy metal contamination of water has long been a serious environmental issue. Biochar and biochar‐based composites are emerging as effective and sustainable solutions for heavy metal removal due to their strong adsorption abilities and environmentally friendly nature.
Soumik Chakma   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Separation of CsF from FLiNaK molten salt via directional solidification

open access: yesHe jishu
BackgroundFluoride molten salt servers as a coolant and fuel carrier in molten salt reactors (MSRs). Over time of operation, fuel composition of MSR includes uranium, thorium, fission products, and carrier salt.
ZHOU Jinhao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Static corrosion of stainless steel 316H in chemically purified molten NaF-KF-UF4 salt

open access: yesnpj Materials Degradation
The purification of salt is indispensable for mitigating the corrosion of structural materials for molten salt reactors or other molten salt applications.
Jaewoo Park, Amanda Leong, Jinsuo Zhang
doaj   +1 more source

Thermal energy storage material thermophysical property measurement and heat transfer impact [PDF]

open access: yes
The thermophysical properties of salts having potential for thermal energy storage to provide peaking energy in conventional electric utility power plants were investigated.
Bourne, J. G.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Biogenic Nanoparticles Produced by Cyanobacteria

open access: yesChemBioChem, Volume 27, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
The article reviews the green synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles produced by cyanobacteria, highlighting their antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. These nanoparticles, formed intra‐ or extracellularly, show activity against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria as well as fungi and can induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
Laíne Santos Ribeiro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atomic Size Misfit for Electrocatalytic Small Molecule Activation

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 21, 12 March 2026.
This review explores the application and mechanisms of atomic size misfit in catalysis for small molecule activation, focusing on how structural defects and electronic properties can effectively lower the energy barriers of chemical bonds in molecules like H2O, CO2, and N2.
Ping Hong   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental heat transfer performance of a drainage-integrated fluoride salt-to-salt heat exchanger

open access: yesResults in Engineering
This study experimentally investigates a novel shell-and-tube fluoride Salt-to-Salt Heat Exchanger (SSHX) with triangular drainage ports integrated into segmental baffles to enable complete passive drainage.
Qi-Ming Li   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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