Advanced Materials for Future Nuclear Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D3: Nanoenergy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
Interests: radiation damage and radiation effect of nuclear materials; hydrogen isotope permeation and retention and preparation of tritium permeation barrier coating; additive manufacturing and properties of nuclear materials; design and preparation of structural materials for nuclear reactor; nuclear energy materials database and machine learning; corrosion of nuclear materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Advanced Materials for Future Nuclear Energy Systems" addresses the critical role of material innovation in advancing next-generation nuclear energy technologies. As global demand for clean, reliable energy grows, nuclear power remains a key low-carbon solution, but its future depends on overcoming material challenges in extreme operating environments. These environments involve high temperatures, intense radiation, corrosion, and mechanical stress—factors that limit the performance and longevity of current materials.
This Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on novel materials designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of nuclear systems. Topics include, but are not limited to, advanced ceramics for fuel cladding, high-entropy alloys for structural components, functional materials for radiation shielding, nanomaterials for energy conversion, and smart materials for real-time monitoring. Additionally, this Special Issue highlights materials for emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs), fusion energy, and advanced fuel cycles.
By bringing together contributions from materials scientists, nuclear engineers, and researchers, this Special Issue seeks to foster collaboration, highlight breakthroughs, and identify future research directions. It serves as a platform to bridge gaps between material development and practical nuclear applications, ultimately supporting the transition to more resilient and environmentally friendly nuclear energy systems.
Dr. Hongtao Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced nuclear materials
- radiation damage
- next-generation reactors
- additive manufacturing for nuclear components
- high-performance alloys
- nuclear fuel materials
- corrosion
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