Practical engineering issues remain for the widespread adoption of thorium reactors
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Practical engineering, safety, and regulatory challenges continue to hinder the widespread commercial deployment of advanced nuclear options like thorium reactors.
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The role of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel cycles in a future energy system.
2024 · cited by 1
Notes that advanced nuclear technologies, including alternative fuel cycles, face multiple deployment barriers and challenges that must be overcome before commercial success.
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Pathways for a Net-Zero World: Fuel Cycles, Reactors, and Policy Readiness.
2026 · cited by 0
Examines thorium and molten salt reactor pathways while noting that their realization depends on overcoming technical, regulatory, and financial hurdles.