Tritium Breeding Technology Development
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Source: The Chemical Engineer
The University of Birmingham has secured £800,000 to develop tritium breeding technology essential for future fusion projects globally. This funding is part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s LIBERTI programme, aimed at creating a small lithium breeder for tritium production, which is crucial for fusion reactions.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Chemical (Industrial), Education, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Chemical Engineer
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Description | The University of Birmingham has secured £800,000 to develop tritium breeding technology essential for future fusion projects globally. This funding is part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s LIBERTI programme, aimed at creating a small lithium breeder for tritium production, which is crucial for fusion reactions. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Birmingham |
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Source | The Chemical Engineer |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Chemical (Industrial), Education, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-08 |
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