Research on MA nitride fuels and LLFP targets for transmutation of long-lived radioactive elements in JAERI is presented. Inert matrix fuels such as (Am,Y)N and (Am,Zr)N were synthesised by the carbothermic reduction method. Thermodynamic properties such as thermal expansion and heat capacity were measured in Tc-Ru alloy system. Some candidates of I target were examined in thermal stability and...

Vegetable oils and their derivatives (especially methyl esters), commonly referred to as “biodiesel,” are prominent candidates as alternative diesel fuels. They have advanced from being purely experimental fuels to initial stages of commercialization. They are technically competitive with or offer technical advantages compared to conventional diesel fuel. Besides being a renewable and domestic ...

To improve access, interpretability, and use of the full body of research, a pilot project was initiated by the USDA Forest Service to synthesize relevant scientific information and develop publications and decision support tools that managers can use to inform fuels treatment plans. This article provides an overview of the work of the Social Science Core Team. Team members synthesized social s...