Degradation of Materials for Application in Nuclear Power and Waste Management Systems

Focus: Corrosion issues for materials in nuclear power and waste management systems

Topics: Oxide film growth modeling; cathodic reaction limitation in supporting localized corrosion; alloy 22 corrosion; stress corrosion cracking of copper; passive corrosion of steam generator materials; carbon steel corrosion.

Encapsulation and Immobilization of Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Using Ceramics, Glass and Other Materials

Focus: Use of glass, ceramics and other materials for immobilization of hazardous and nuclear waste.

Topics: Waste-form development; characterization; waste separation and minimization; recycling; process approaches; development.

Energy Materials

Focus: Enabling energy materials and manufacturing processes for current and future energy needs.

Topics: Solar; battery; thermoelectric; nuclear; materials for sequestration and permanent storage of carbon dioxide; fission and fusion materials.

Fuel Cells: Materials, Processing, Manufacturing and Power Management Technologies

Focus: Recent developments in materials systems, synthesis and processing issues, cost-effective manufacturing techniques, field demonstrations and commercialization.

Topics: Electrochemical cell and stack component materials; balance of plant materials and design; SOFC interconnects; corrosion, degradation and protection technologies; fuels and fuel processing; low cost manufacturing processes; novel fuel cell systems; power electronics and utility grid applications.