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Sharjah University Nuclear Waste Repurposing Research

Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Source: El Diario 24

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The University of Sharjah is conducting research on recycling radioactive waste heat as a catalyst for hydrogen production. The study explores radiation-enhanced electrolysis, thermochemical cycles, and methane reforming using uranium as a catalyst, aiming to increase pink hydrogen yields and reduce nuclear waste volumes. The research highlights regulatory, safety, and public acceptance challenges

Status
Prospective
Sector
Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Education, Nuclear
Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
El Diario 24

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The project “Sharjah University Nuclear Waste Repurposing Research” is an infrastructure initiative in the Natural Gas sector, located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Taiyo aggregates data on it from El Diario 24.

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The University of Sharjah is conducting research on recycling radioactive waste heat as a catalyst for hydrogen production. The study explores radiation-enhanced electrolysis, thermochemical cycles, and methane reforming using uranium as a catalyst, aiming to increase pink hydrogen yields and reduce nuclear waste volumes. The research highlights regulatory, safety, and public acceptance challenges.

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Energy

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United Arab Emirates (UAE)

City

Sharjah

Source

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El Diario 24

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Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Education, Nuclear

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2025-12-16

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