Nuclear Energy Materials: Preparation, Irradiation and Corrosion of Nuclear Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advancement and safe operation of nuclear energy systems critically depend on the development and understanding of materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions, including high temperatures, intense radiation fields, and corrosive environments. Recent research has emphasized the complex interplay between irradiation effects and corrosion mechanisms, which significantly influence the performance, longevity, and safety of nuclear materials.
This Special Issue of Energies aims to bring together cutting-edge research on the preparation, irradiation behavior, corrosion resistance, and shielding capabilities of materials used in nuclear applications. We welcome contributions that explore innovative strategies to improve material performance, that investigate degradation mechanisms, and that develop predictive models for behavior under nuclear reactor and radiation exposure conditions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and Processing: Development of novel nuclear fuels and structural materials with improved properties.
- Irradiation Effects: Studies on radiation-induced damage mechanisms, microstructural evolution, and methods to enhance radiation resistance.
- Corrosion Mechanisms: Investigations into corrosion processes in nuclear environments, including simultaneous irradiation and corrosion effects.
- Radiation Shielding Materials: Design, evaluation, and optimization of materials for radiation attenuation in nuclear facilities and transport.
- Advanced Characterization Techniques: Understanding and analysis of material properties at the atomic and molecular levels.
- Modeling and Simulation: Computational approaches to predict material behavior under irradiation and corrosive conditions.
By bringing together these diverse studies, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current research trends and technological advancements in the field of nuclear energy materials, fostering collaboration and innovation in this vital area.
Dr. Yasser Maghrbi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fission and fusion reactor materials
- nuclear materials
- nuclear fuel
- radiation–material interaction
- radiation damage
- corrosion resistance
- irradiated microstructures
- advanced characterization
- materials for extreme environments
- radiation shielding
- environmental degradation
- Monte Carlo simulation
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