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November 13, 2025EnergiesOpen Access

Prospects and Trends in the Development of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

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DCDagmara Chmielewska-ŚmietankoTSTomasz SmolińskiŁBŁukasz Bartela

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Overview

Review evaluates small modular reactor development using the Technology Readiness Level framework, suggesting decarbonization strategies for the energy sector.

Key Points

  • Development of small modular reactors aims to advance decarbonization and sustainability in the energy sector.
  • Technology Readiness Level framework assesses small modular reactor maturity and potential deployment timelines.
  • Analysis includes site selection processes and compliance with international standards and energy policies.
  • Findings highlight critical issues for licensing and non-proliferation treaty compliance impacting future reactor operations.

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Chmielewska-Śmietanko et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523cec0ce034ddc355171https://doi.org/10.3390/en18225970
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