Spark plasma and flash sintering process characteristics together with their corresponding
sintering and densification mechanisms and field effects were briefly reviewed. The …

UO 2 has a long history being used as a nuclear fuel. However, its low thermal conductivity
has become one of the major concerns limiting nuclear reactor performance and safety …

Uranium nitride (UN)-uranium dioxide (UO 2) composite fuels are being considered as an
accident tolerant fuel (ATF) option for light water reactors. However, the complexity related to …

Composite fuels such as UN-UO 2 are being considered to address the lower oxidation
resistance of the UN fuel from a safety perspective for use in light water reactors, whilst …

Master sintering curve (MSC) theory has been applied successfully to UO 2 and UO 2–SiC
composite ceramics processed using spark plasma sintering (SPS). By applying the …

Road adhesion coefficient is an important parameter in vehicle active safety control system.
Many researchers estimate road adhesion coefficient by total tire self-aligning torque (SAT …

Fuel for nuclear reactors with an increased thermal conductivity offers the potential for lower
fuel operating temperatures and reduced fission gas release rates. Uranium dioxide (UO 2) …

In this paper, 10 vol% BeO/UO 2 composites were fabricated by SPS technique. The thermal
physical performance above the sintering temperature was reported for the first time. The …

A possible substitution of UO2 for research purposes is the cerium dioxide (CeO2) owing to
its chemical and physical properties. Neutronic properties are different and fission is absent …

SiC was introduced to UO 2 matrix by spark plasma sintering (SPS) to improve the thermal
conductivity. The microstructure evolution and thermal physical properties up to 1600° C …