This publication is the outcome of an IAEA coordinated research project on near term and promising long term options for deployment of thorium based nuclear energy. It is based on the compilation and analysis of available results on thorium tristructural isotropic (TRISO) coated particle fuel performance in manufacturing during irradiation and accident condition heating tests.

The final report of a research project on radiation curing of composites for enhancing their features and utility in health care and industry. It presents methodologies for new abrasion resistant coating formulations, radiation curable nanocomposites, biodegradable packaging materials and methods to modify surface characteristic of nano-sized materials to enhance polymer fillers interaction.

Provides information for new plant designs as well as modifications to existing operating nuclear power plants to cope with extended station blackout. This publication describes a common international technical basis to be considered when establishing all the criteria for a station blackout event, and outlines critical issues which reflect the lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi accident.

Covers a range of topics related to removal of residual radioactive sodium and sodium potassium coolant from reactor vessels and components in connection with decommissioning of liquid metal cooled reactors. The testing and application of relevant key technologies in five countries at a number of facilities are described.

The IAEA Regulations for Safe Transport of Radioactive Material have been in place since 1961 and have been periodically reviewed by Member State experts and revised by the IAEA as needed to address safety concerns. This publication provides the background and overview to the revised requirements, and provides practical advice regarding the use of these revised provisions.

Provides a comprehensive state of the art of the Accelerator Driven Systems technology by representing the different ADS concepts proposed worldwide in the last fifteen years, as well as the related R&D activities and demonstration initiatives carried out at national international level.

Presents a compilation of the main results and findings of an IAEA coordinated research project (CRP) on development, characterization and testing of materials of relevance to nuclear energy sector using neutron beams. The document contains joint research results from nineteen institutions, which can be grouped into six technical areas.

Includes additional information provided recently by some IAEA Member States and contracting parties to the London Convention 1972 and Protocol 1996 within a process of updating the inventory which concluded in 2014, together with the information contained in previous IAEA publications. A CD ROM provides tables, maps and a database with detailed information.