A nuclear reactor is a device that generates heat through a controlled release of energy from splitting the atoms of certain elements. In nuclear power plants, the heat produces steam, which drives turbogenerators to generate electricity.
Inspired by nature, researchers are now looking at biological materials like biofilms, bone, skin, and bark as model systems to develop novel living materials that can grow, self-repair, and adapt to environmental changes.
Physicists are pursuing novel approaches that can achieve nuclear fusion using compact laser-driven fusion reactors. In this article, AZoNano covers how nanoparticles could help to improve nuclear fusion.
Electromagnetic (EM) shielding creates a barrier that prevents interference from strong EM fields that could be harmful to sensitive electronic devices and live organisms. This review focuses on the development of high-performance EM shielding materials and methods for preventing EM interference.