Objective
This study addresses critical knowledge gaps in tungsten-chromium (W-Cr) alloy behaviour under fusion-relevant conditions. As fusion energy progresses,developing materials for extreme reactor environments is crucial. This research conducts a comprehensive comparison of W-Cr alloys and ITER-grade tungsten, focusing on their response to simultaneous radiation damage and plasma-material interactions. Using advanced experimental techniques and computational modelling, the study quantifies radiation effects,characterises plasma exposure effects, and evaluates their combined impacts. A key innovation is the development of machine learning models to predict long-term material behaviour and usage of neural networks in image analysis. By benchmarking W-Cr alloys against pure tungsten and creating predictive models this project provides crucial insights for future fusion reactor design. Aligning with key research missions on neutron tolerance and safety, this project integrates cutting-edge materials science with fusion technology development, aiming to accelerate progress towards sustainable, carbon-free fusion energy.
The project's multidisciplinary approach combines radiation physics, plasma science, and advanced materials characterization techniques. The findings will not only advance our understanding of W-Cr alloys but also contribute to the broader field of extreme environment materials, potentially impacting other areas of energy research and industrial applications. By addressing key challenges in fusion reactor materials, this project plays a vital role in the global effort to develop clean, sustainable energy solutions for the future.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: https://op.europa.eu/en/web/eu-vocabularies/euroscivoc.
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European FellowshipsCoordinator
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom