By Dr. Nick Touran, Ph.D., P.E., 2023-02-19, Reading time: 5 minutes
When talking about nuclear waste, people often characterize how much there is with a convenient and relatable visual, usually a football field. However, the numbers people quote for the height of the stack are all over the map: 10 yards, 24 feet, 50 feet, and more! Also, it’s never quite clear what assumptions and details are be…
A major environmental concern about the use of nuclear reactors is what’s left behind — the nuclear waste from spent fuel rods. Where to dispose of this waste has been the source of much controversy. But instead of just burying the spent fuel rods, what if you could somehow recycle them to be used again?… The post A Terrible Thing to Waste appeared first on Materials Science & Engineering .
