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Dead lithium batteries resurrected with molten salt magic, retaining 81% power
Now, to tackle the growing issue, researchers from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Central South University in China have extensively investigated molten salts, ...
Idaho National Lab testing salt-fueled nuclear reactor
The lab's Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) is testing a reactor design that replaces traditional fuel rods with a liquid mix of uranium and molten salt.
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US-Canada whiskey war disrupts bourbon tech, Kentucky distilleries fear huge losses
The tech-driven bourbon industry struggles with canceled orders and halted expansion. The iconic Kentucky bourbon industry, a ...
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New funding to advance Thorizon molten salt reactor development
Thorizon of the Netherlands announced it has secured EUR20 million (USD22 million) in funding to accelerate the development ...
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The expansion of renewable generation spurs investment, innovation in long-duration energy storage
Without significant investment in long-duration energy storage, much of the renewable energy generated—especially from solar ...
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INL perfects fuel for molten salt reactor
After five years of research, scientists at the US Idaho National Laboratory (INL) believe they have created the perfect ...