Klappentext

Ceramics for New Nuclear Applications provides a comprehensive review on the most up-to-date technologies for advanced ceramics and composites for nuclear applications. The book's chapters cover nuclear fuel and structural materials, materials for the next generation of reactors and fusion reactors, and materials for nuclear medicine. Cutting-edge topics such as accident tolerant fuels, space applications and nuclear medicine are covered in detail. Academic and industrial researchers working in the field of materials for nuclear energy systems, nuclear propulsion systems, and nuclear medicine will find the book a valuable reference resource.

Inhalt

1. Current Nuclear Ceramics 2. Advanced Ceramic and Composite Fuels, i.e. carbides, nitrides, silicides, doped UO2, etc. 3. Ceramics for Fusion Energy 4. Ceramic Composite Claddings 5. Ceramic Coatings for Fuel and Cladding 6. MAX Phase Materials for Nuclear Application 7. Ceramics for Nuclear Waste Forms 8. Ceramics for Nuclear Medicines 9. Nuclear Ceramics in Space