A chapter on matter transport in fast reactor fuels will be published in the Encyclopaedia: Comprehensive Nuclear Materials, by Elsevier in March 2012. Synopsis: Matter Transport in Fast Reactor Fuels Michael J. Welland A comprehensive review of matter transport phenomena occurring in fast reactors is presented in terms of restructuring of the fuel matrix and redistribution of its constituents. The discussion begins with fundamental principles and proceeds through microscopic structures and macroscopic behaviour before discussing specific fuel types. A press release is attached below. |