Efficient capture and separation of radioactive noble gases xenon (Xe) and krypton (Kr) represent a critical challenge in the field of spent fuel reprocessing (SFR). Researchers from the INET have developed a new class of non-metal porous organic salt frameworks, showing exceptional Xe/Kr separation ability based on the engineering of the guest-framework interactions.XIE Yi | INET newsOctober 2...

Capturing volatile iodine isotopes is crucial due to their long half-lives and potential impact on human health and the environment. Recently, researchers from INET have developed a fast-screening platform based on microplasma electrochemistry (MIPEC) method to discover the potential covalent organic frameworks (COFs) candidates for iodine capture.BackgroundAs one of the most concerning radionu...

Study of the failure criterion for non-lubricated hybrid bearings under high-speed and heavy-load conditions The thermal softening strength failure mechanism and criterion for high-speed, heavy-load, and unlubricated hybrid bearings are proposed. This establishes an innovative theoretical foundation for their life analysis and can be applied to the design and failure analysis of auxiliary beari...

Dr. Dong from INET Published a Paper on Nature Communications The feasibility of the multi-modular nuclear plant design associated with a multi-modular coordinated control method is verified based on the tests of power ramping, turbine trip and reactor scram carried out on an HTR-PM nuclear plant. Dr. DONG Zhe | INET newsApril 14, 2025 After the Three Mile Island accident, Alvin M. Weinberg, ...

As a pivotal player in China’s nuclear energy R&D, the Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET) of Tsinghua University has launched the Tsinghua High Flux Reactor (THFR), a next-generation scientific mega-project set to upgrade nuclear fuel testing, isotope production, and neutron research, etc.. The reactor is slated for completion in 2029 at the Rongcheng Research Base of Tsingh...

Narrow channels with the hydraulic diameter ranging from 0.2 mm to 3 mm featured with high heat transfer efficiency are ideal to apply in the industrial heat exchangers such as the steam generator in the nuclear power device to achieve high compactness as well as high thermal-hydraulic performance. INET researchers have studied the flow boiling heat transfer characteristics in narrow channels a...