Next-gen nuclear reactors use solar salts to tackle extreme heat like never before
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Researchers at MIT and NANO Nuclear are investigating if "solar salts" used in solar thermal plants can withstand the extreme conditions inside advanced nuclear reactors. The $500,000 study will subject molten nitrate salts to gamma radiation, aiming to determine their viability for thermal energy storage and cooling in next-generation nuclear systems. Success could accelerate development of safer, more efficient reactors and impact other clean energy applications.
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