China achieves 1st thorium-to-uranium fuel conversion in molten salt reactor
By Wu Wanzhen in Wuwei, Gansu and Li Menghan in Beijing |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-11-01 14:57
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He added that the technology enables deep integration with multiple industries such as solar energy, wind power, high-temperature molten salt energy storage, high-temperature hydrogen production, and coal, oil and gas chemical engineering. This integration provides strong support for the development of a multi-energy, complementary and low-carbon hybrid energy system.
To meet national strategic goals for energy security and sustainable development, the Chinese Academy of Sciences launched a program in 2011 to enhance core technological capabilities and develop a thorium-based molten salt reactor system.
