Boron Concrete For Active Formation of Lithium As Mitigation of Neutron-Induced Expansion and Passive Neutron Absorption

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,176,976
Location:
Gainesville, Florida
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
09/20/2019 - 12/19/2022

Technology Description:

Develop a means to combat the damage that neutron exposure causes to concrete used to house nuclear reactors. The project will explore novel additives incorporating boron and will determine whether or not, when bombarded with neutron radiation, these can produce lithium that improves the concrete’s strength and extends its lifetime.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Marina Sofos
Project Contact:
Dr. Christopher Ferraro
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
ferraro@ce.ufl.edu

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Release Date:
05/09/2019