New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Carbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field.
Foreword: Global Need for Nuclear Energy
1. Acronyms
2. Introduction
3. Nuclear for UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG Investment
4. Nuclear Value Proposition and New Deployment Pathways
5. Innovations in Nuclear Education for Diversity, Inclusion, and Impact
6. Investing in Nuclear
7. Nuclear energy's potential role in economic sectors
8. Nuclear for coal plant repowering
9. Nuclear for Energy Security in the Generation Mix in the Power Industry
10. Nuclear Demonstrations in North America
11. Advanced Nuclear Demonstrations Around the World
12. Nuclear for Industrial Decarbonization
13. Nuclear for Islands and Remote Communities
14. Nuclear for Net Zero Campuses
15. Transportable Nuclear Power Plants for Maritime Deployment
16. Nuclear for Space Propulsion and Surface Power
17. Moving Beyond High Costs: A Case Study for Hydrogen Production with Nuclear Microreactors
18. Open Architecture for Nuclear Cost Reduction
19. The Case for Waste
20. Fusion Approaches and Breakthroughs
21. Fusion Regulatory Roadmap
22. Conclusions and Acknowledgements
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