SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 14, 2026Interesting Engineering

US startup advances commercial spent nuclear fuel recycling with new plant design

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Curio, a D.C.-based nuclear startup, has partnered with engineering firm Sargent & Lundy to design a commercial plant for its NuCycle spent fuel recycling technology. Backed by $14 million in federal grants and validated across four national labs, the project aims to recover usable materials from nuclear waste, reducing reliance on foreign processing.

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