TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: MoltenClad
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Protective Metallic Coatings via Electrodeposition MoltenClad delivers a first-of-its-kind capability to deposit dense, uniform metallic coatings onto nuclear fuel pellets using molten salt electrodeposition. Unlike line-of-sight methods that leave gaps in coverage, electrodeposition surrounds the entire fuel surface with a protective barrier in a single process step. The technique, developed by scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is compatible with a range of refractory metals and salt chemistries, allowing coating properties to be tuned for specific operating environments. For s developing advanced reactor fuels or accident-tolerant fuel concepts, MoltenClad offers a scalable and adaptable coating platform that addresses longstanding manufacturing gaps in the nuclear fuel suppl...