NuClear Science Case Studies

Highlights from across our portfolio of Science and Technology to showcase how we're delivering on our critical mission: to enable and deliver nuclear outcomes for government and support the growth of the UK nuclear sector

2025 Innovation

How adapting ultrasound technology can help decontaminate nuclear waste

A significant breakthrough by UKNNL researchers means that materials previously classified as radioactive waste can now be decontaminated in minutes, not days, using existing standard equipment.

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2024 Innovation

A novel approach to decontamination

We’re developing a novel, cost-effective way of removing the corrosion-resistant surface layer of metal components for quick and easy decontamination during decommissioning.

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2024 Innovation

Innovative new app to support inspection of nuclear fuel

The newly developed DEPEND app digitises and streamlines the labour-intensive task of recording and processing fuel inspection data, enabling our people to continue to provide effective support to the industry.

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