Nuclear Energy and Technology and Its Environmental Impact, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 June 2026 | Viewed by 1724
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced nuclear technology; environmental impact of nuclear power plants; advanced nuclear energy
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Interests: nuclear power; reactor physics; reactor thermal-hydraulics; energy and the environment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of nuclear energy and nuclear technology is increasing the importance of considering the public interest. As a result, more attention should be paid to how advanced reactors are designed and methods for radiation protection and shielding. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out technical analyses, strategic research, and policy formulation discussions in these areas to seek sustainable development.
Design of Advanced Reactors: In order to improve the economic efficacy of nuclear energy and to meet the requirements of harsh elements in the environment, advanced reactors should be designed and optimized. The balance between the accuracy and the efficiency of the methodologies applied in the design of advanced reactors is a challenge. The management of nuclear fuels, which are depleted and will be depleted in reactors, is also a challenge for researchers and engineers.
Radiation protection and shielding: Radiation shielding is the “fire safety curtain” between radioactive sources and the environment. However, the effectiveness of shielding should be assessed with higher accuracy. The study of shielding in nuclear reactors, medical-use accelerators, and other radiative devices is of great scientific significance and practical value.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
(a) nuclear energy and the environment;
(b) nuclear technology and the environment;
(c) nuclear fuel cycle;
(d) nuclear fuel management;
(e) nuclear medicine and sustainable development;
(f) advanced nuclear detection technology and algorithms;
(g) dose calculation of boron neutron capture therapy and its impact on the environment;
(h) radiation protection and shielding.
Prof. Dr. Sheng Wang
Dr. Zhifeng Li
Dr. Jie Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nuclear application
- nuclear energy and technology
- nuclear fuel cycle
- radiation effects
- radiation detection
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