Nuclear energy offers a low-carbon footprint and less dependence on fossil fuel, but several materials challenges must be met to advance nuclear technology.
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Hill, D. Nuclear energy for the future. Nature Mater 7, 680–682 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2247
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