Abstract

Nuclear power has been a prominently considered power source for decades. Potentially being the most efficient fuel source surpassing hydro-electric, coal, and wind. The splitting of atoms and the chain reaction that results can release tremendous amounts of energy from very little fuel. However, it is also very controversial which accidents such as chornobyl and extremely long-lasting waste products. But with the incorporation of nanotechnologies such as nano-crystallized uranium oxide as fuel, and oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) alloys as a way to strengthen reactor hardware even under high temperatures. Nuclear energy could be made much safer, and even introduce commercialized fusion power with efficient deuterium extraction from seawater, and copper carbon nano alloys to act as an efficient heat conductor. Nuclear energy in the production of power has a huge future potential and could make its way into many more applications such as space exploration, shipping, and more. Nanomaterials used could help speed up the process, making it efficient, smaller, and safer.

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