A novel approach for managing the excess reactivity at the beginning of the fuel cycle of VVER-1200

AA Galahom, M Shahin, II Bashter, N Alnassar… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work discusses various fuel pellet designs loaded with different types and
concentrations of burnable absorbers to suppress the excess reactivity at the early stage of …

Stability and reactivity of zirconium diboride in intermediate-temperature hydrothermal conditions: A comprehensive analysis

Z Liu, L Zhang, S Ren, Y Zhao, S Agathopoulos… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Our research concentrates on zirconium diboride (ZrB 2), a ceramic capable of withstanding
extreme temperatures, pertinent to aerospace and nuclear sectors. Prior research has not …