breeder nuclear reactor
a form of nuclear fission that uses uranium-238 instead of uranium-235. Breeder fission makes better use of fuel, generates more power, and produces less waste than does conventional nuclear fission, but it is considerably more dangerous.
The alcohol in beer, wine, and liquor, produced as biofuel by fermenting biomass, generally from carbohydrate rich crops such as corn
The energy that holds together protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom. Several processes, each of which involves transforming isotopes of one element into isotopes of other elements, can convert nuclear energy into thermal energy, which is then used to generate electricity.
the conversion of the energy within an atom's nucleus to usable thermal energy by splitting apart atomic nuclei.
the conversion of the energy within an atom's nucleus to usable thermal energy by forcing together the small nuclei of lightweight elements under extremely high temperature and pressure. Developing a commercially viable method of nuclear fusion remains an elusive goal.