Full Title: Nuclear Innovation and Newly Emerging Disruptive Technologies: Recent Initiatives by Industry, Research Laboratories and Governments
Author(s): Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher(s): Nuclear Energy Agency
Publication Date: November 6, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
From its inception as a scientific discovery to its evolution into a key component of global energy infrastructure, nuclear energy has benefited from breakthroughs in physics, engineering and materials science. The sector now faces critical challenges that demand technological advancements and shifts in strategic thinking. Embracing next-generation reactor designs, leveraging digital technologies and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration can unlock new applications for nuclear-generated industrial heat for, inter alia, energy-intensive industries, hydrogen production, petrochemical operations and district heating. This compilation of articles focused on nuclear innovation and newly emerging technologies gathers insights and perspectives from government, industry and research organisation stakeholders. It presents a snapshot of initiatives for disruptive innovation in nuclear energy technologies across the industrial economy.