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First-of-a-kind boron-based component adds a safety layer to 77 MW small reactor
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
NuScale Power has developed a novel boron oxide pellet component to enhance the safety of its 77 MW small modular reactor (SMR), adding an innovative safety layer. This first-of-its-kind technology aims to improve nuclear reactor safety through advanced materials that absorb neutrons more effectively.
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Your nuclear startup no longer needs to wait for conventional safety upgrades; this boron-based tech opens a new path to securing reactor designs faster and possibly with lower regulatory friction.
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