Carbon Materials in Nuclear Technology: Progress and Challenges for Research and Industry

This book explores diverse applications of bulk and nano carbonaceous materials within the nuclear domain. Addressing various sectors, such as fission reactors in both front- and back-end cycles, and structural and functional material needs, it delves into their role in fusion reactors, particularly as plasma-facing and high radiation environment materials. Emphasizing their significance in waste management and the decommissioning phase of reactors, the book elucidates how each generation of nuclear reactors, including fast reactors, necessitates the utilization of carbon-based materials.

Features:

• Provides a fresh outlook and overview on the role of carbon materials for fission and fusion reactors.
• Includes a detailed examination of bulk carbon materials in fission and fusion energy applications.
• Delves into the emerging field of carbon nanomaterials, exploring their applications in front- and back-end fuel cycles, radiation detectors and sensors, fuel processing, and membranes for nuclear processes and nuclear batteries.
• Offers real-world solutions to challenges faced in the nuclear industry.
• Discusses the prospect of dealing with irradiated carbon material waste.

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials and nuclear science, and carbon science.

Jyoti Prakash, PhD, is Senior Scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, and a Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor at Homi Bhabha National Institute. He specializes in advanced carbon materials such as CNTs and graphene for composites, carbide-based protective coatings for harsh environments, and hybrid materials for sensing, catalysis, and energy applications. Dr. Prakash holds several national and international patents, with multiple technologies successfully transferred to industry. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, 85 conference papers, and numerous book chapters, contributing significantly to both strategic and societal technologies.

Kinshuk Dasgupta, PhD, recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (2020), is a leading scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India. A Fulbright Scholar and a Professor at the Homi Bhabha National Institute, he specializes in carbon nanomaterials including their self-assembly, composites, and coatings. With over 150 international publications, 100 conference papers, and multiple patents, his work has received wide acclaim. Dr. Dasgupta has delivered numerous invited and plenary lectures at national and international forums, including a TEDx lecture. He has transferred several technologies to the industries and received multiple national honors for his scientific excellence.