Fuel cycle technologies

Fuel cycle technologies refer to the processes involved in producing, using, and managing nuclear fuel for reactors. This includes extracting uranium, enriching it for reactor use, using it in the reactor to generate electricity, and then managing the spent fuel—either reprocessing it to recover usable materials or safely storing it as waste. The goal is to efficiently and safely sustain nuclear energy production, potentially reducing waste and resource consumption, and improving overall safety and environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle of nuclear fuel.