Focus
Nuclear Energy
- Focus issue:
- Sepust 2008 Volume 7, No 9
The steep rise in fossil fuel prices has triggered a revival of interest in nuclear energy. This focus takes a look at where we stand with nuclear technology, and what materials research is needed to realize next-generation nuclear reactors.
Editorial
'Nuclear' is not the question - p679
doi:10.1038/nmat2267
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Commentaries
Nuclear energy for the future - pp680 - 682
David J. Hill
doi:10.1038/nmat2247
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Greater tolerance for nuclear materials - pp683 - 685
Grimes et al.
doi:10.1038/nmat2266
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Interview
Nuclear energy — safe and secure? - pp686 - 687
Interview with Tomihiro Taniguchi
doi:10.1038/nmat2258
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