New Directions in Nuclear Energy

Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Decarbonization

Andrew Foss, Nicolas Stauff

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443334726
• Subtopic: Mechanical Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Decarbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field. - Presents the "big picture" of fission and fusion developments alongside essential technical details - Contains chapters on nuclear energy for a wide range of applications including various industries, hydrogen production, and datacenters - Discusses nuclear economics and cost reduction pathways - Presents status of advanced fission and fusion reactor development and deployment - Discusses innovations in nuclear education and the role of nuclear energy in decarbonization and the advancement of UN development goals

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1. Introduction∗
• 2. Nuclear for UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG investment∗
• 3. Transforming nuclear delivery for terawatt-scale deployment∗
• 4. Broadening the core of nuclear engineering education: Creativity, civic engagement, and youth participation to support innovation and long-term stewardship∗
• 5. Investing in nuclear∗
• 6. Nuclear energy’s potential role in economic sectors∗
• 7. Nuclear for coal plant repowering∗
• 8. Nuclear for energy security in the generation mix∗
• 9. Nuclear demonstrations in North America∗
• 10. Advanced nuclear demonstrations around the world∗
• 11. Nuclear heat and power for industrial decarbonization∗
• 12. Nuclear for islands and remote communities∗
• 13. Nuclear for net zero campuses∗
• 14. Transportable Nuclear Power Plants for maritime deployment∗
• 15. Nuclear for space propulsion and surface power∗
• 16. Moving beyond high costs: A case study of hydrogen production with nuclear microreactors∗
• 17. Open architecture for nuclear cost reduction∗
• 18. The case for waste∗
• 19. Fusion approaches and breakthroughs∗
• 20. Fusion regulatory roadmap∗
• 21. Conclusions and acknowledgments∗
• Index