Research develops new materials for nuclear fusion reactors
Nuclear fusion is a form of clean energy production that is based on the combination of two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
Researcher Marta Dias, from the Accelerators Laboratory at the Technological and Nuclear Campus, Instituto Superior Técnico, is developing new materials for nuclear fusion reactors, focusing on the divertor area, where the heat is extreme.
What is the goal?
To improve tungsten, making it more resistant with fibers or metal alloys, to help extract heat and generate energy.
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