Breeder Reactor

A breeder reactor is a type of nuclear reactor designed to generate more fissile material than it consumes. It accomplishes this by converting fertile materials, like uranium-238 or thorium-232, into usable fuel such as plutonium-239 or uranium-233 through neutron absorption and radioactive decay. This process extends fuel resources significantly and can help make nuclear energy more sustainable. Breeder reactors are carefully controlled systems that produce energy efficiently while reducing nuclear waste, but they are complex and require advanced technology and safety measures.