
Nuclear fusion involves the process of combining light atomic nuclei, primarily isotopes of hydrogen such as deuterium and tritium, to release substantial energy through plasma confinement under extreme temperature and presión conditions. Magnetic confinement devices like tokamaks and stellarators, alongside inertial confinement methods using high-powered lasers, serve as principal approaches to achieve fusion ignition and sustain plasma stability. Research focuses on optimizing plasma heating, controlling magnetohydrodynamic instabilities, enhancing fusion reaction rates, and developing materials capable of withstanding intense neutron fluxes. Our updated collection aggregates the latest scientific publications and patents addressing reactor design, plasma diagnostics, fuel cycle management, and energy extraction techniques critical to advancing practical fusion power generation.
Esta es nuestra última selección de publicaciones y patentes mundiales en inglés sobre Fusión Nuclear, entre muchas revistas científicas online, clasificadas y centradas en fusión nuclear, Tokamak, Stellarator, confinamiento magnético, confinamiento inercial, física del plasma, reactor de fusión, Deuterio-Tritio, plasma de fusión, energía de fusión, calentamiento del plasma, ignición de fusión, punto de equilibrio de fusión, magnetohidrodinámica, combustible de fusión, diagnóstico de fusión, material de fusión, confinamiento de plasma, central eléctrica de fusión, neutrones de fusión, diseño de reactor de fusión, estabilidad de fusión, fusión láser, campo magnético de fusión, manta de reactor de fusión, turbulencia de plasma, velocidad de reacción de fusión, ganancia de energía de fusión e inyección de pastillas de fusión.
Superconducting magnet, plasma device, nuclear fusion apparatus, and coil guide for superconducting magnet
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026105811 by HELICAL FUSION CO LTD [JP] (Tamura Hitoshi [jp], Goto Takuya [jp], Miyazawa Junichi [jp])
Abstract: Disclosed are a superconducting magnet, a plasma device, a nuclear fusion apparatus, and a coil guide for the superconducting magnet, which make it possible to maintain two or more coils in a pre-designed positional relationship. The present disclosure is a superconducting magnet comprising: a first coil and a second coil which each include a superconducting material; a first coil guide which has a first housing part in which the first coil is housed; and a second coil guide which has a second h[...]
Our summary: The disclosure involves a superconducting magnet with two coils made of superconducting material. It includes a first and second coil guide, each with helical housing shapes. These guides maintain a pre-designed positional relationship between the coils for optimal performance.
superconducting magnet, plasma device, nuclear fusion, coil guide
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Optimised architecture of a civil engineering tyre
Patent published on the 2026-05-14 in AU under Ref AU2024392625 by CIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (Royer Thierry, Pujol Gilles, Attome Elodie)
Abstract: The invention relates to a tyre for a civil engineering vehicle, comprising a tread intended to come into contact with the ground via a tread surface having an axial end E1, the distance between the axial end E1 of the tread surface and the internal cavity in a meridian plane being at least equal to 120 mm. The tread comprises two rubber compounds (23, 24): a first material intended to come into contact with the ground, and a second so-called diffusion material, which is radially inward with res[...]
Our summary: The invention describes a tyre for civil engineering vehicles with a tread designed for optimal ground contact. It features two rubber compounds: one for ground contact and a diffusion material for internal support. The diffusion material has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.35 W/mK.
tyre design, civil engineering, rubber compounds, thermal conductivity
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Modular vessel assembly
Patent published on the 2026-05-13 in EP under Ref EP4742271 by UK FUSION ENERGY LTD [GB] (Verhoeven Roel [gb])
Abstract: A modular vessel assembly defining an internal chamber suitable to maintain a vacuum within the chamber to support a magnetically confined plasma. The present modular assembly is formed from a plurality of annular modular sections arranged in abutting contact as a stack of annular rings extending around a central axis of the chamber. A sealing arrangement is provided at the interface between the modules of the stack to create a fluid seal configured to maintain at least a partial vacuum within t[...]
Our summary: The modular vessel assembly is designed to maintain a vacuum for magnetically confined plasma. It consists of annular modular sections stacked around a central axis. The assembly is suitable for use in fusion reactors like tokamaks.
modular assembly, vacuum chamber, plasma confinement, fusion reactor
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Fluid sealing device for a modular vessel assembly
Patent published on the 2026-05-13 in EP under Ref EP4742272 by UK FUSION ENERGY LTD [GB] (Verhoeven Roel [gb])
Abstract: [0001] A modular vessel assembly and sealing arrangement defining an internal chamber suitable to maintain a vacuum within the chamber to support a magnetically confined plasma. The present vessel and sealing arrangement is formed from a plurality of annular modular sections arranged in fluid sealed abutting contact as a stack of sealed annular rings extending around a central axis of the chamber. A sealing arrangement is provided at the interface between the modules of the stack to create a flu[...]
Our summary: The content describes a modular vessel assembly designed to maintain a vacuum for magnetically confined plasma. It consists of annular sections arranged in sealed contact to form a chamber. The sealing arrangement ensures a fluid seal, making it suitable for fusion reactor applications like tokamaks.
fluid sealing, modular vessel, vacuum chamber, plasma confinement
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Fuel breeding unit, nuclear fusion reactor, and heat pipe
Patent published on the 2026-04-23 in WO under Ref WO2026084050 by NATIONAL INSTITUTES FOR QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECH [JP] (Tanigawa Hiroyasu [jp], Sakamoto Yoshiteru [jp])
Abstract: In order to realize a fuel breeding unit that does not require the introduction of tritium recovery piping, a fuel breeding unit converts kinetic energy of neutrons generated by nuclear fusion in plasma into thermal energy and generates tritium using neutrons. The fuel breeding unit discharges the generated tritium directly into the reactor.[...]
Our summary: The fuel breeding unit converts kinetic energy from neutrons into thermal energy. It generates tritium using these neutrons. The generated tritium is discharged directly into the reactor.
fuel breeding unit, nuclear fusion, tritium generation, heat pipe
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Method of manufacturing a ready-to-drink infused beverage containing atmospheric-plasma-treated protein
Patent published on the 2026-04-16 in US under Ref US20260101906 by HAYMAKER BRIAN D [US] (Haymaker Brian D [us])
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a Ready-to-Drink (RTD) infused beverage containing atmospheric-plasma-treated protein. A quantity of protein is atmospheric-plasma treated to produce a quantity of plasma-treated protein. An infusion base is also brewed using a quantity of brewing water and a quantity of infusion materials at a specific brewing temperature. Then, the quantity of plasma-treated protein is dispersed into the infusion base to make a beverage mixture. A quantity of sweeteners and a quantity[...]
Our summary: This method involves treating protein with atmospheric plasma to create a ready-to-drink infused beverage. An infusion base is brewed and combined with the plasma-treated protein, sweeteners, and preservatives. The mixture s pH is adjusted before nitrogen dosing, sealing, and pasteurization of the beverage container.
atmospheric plasma, infused beverage, protein treatment, pasteurization
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The Role of the Magnetic Field Orientation and Strength on the Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction and Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Published on 2026-02-03 by Safya Elsharkawy, Mateusz M. Marzec, Piotr ?abi?ski @MDPI
Abstract: Ni–Fe alloys were prepared via electrodeposition from a citrate electrolyte under different magnetic field (MF) strengths (0.1 T, 0.3 T, and 0.5 T) and configurations parallel (B‖) and perpendicular (B⊥) to the electrode surface. The magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) induced by the magnetic field influences their structural, compositional, and electrocatalytic properties. The application of an external homogeneous magnetic field significantly altered the alloy m[...]
Our summary: The study investigates how magnetic field orientation and strength affect the electrodeposition of Ni-Fe alloys. Results show that moderate magnetic field intensity improves film quality and electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. The findings highlight the potential to optimize bifunctional electrocatalysts through controlled magnetic field conditions.
Electrodeposition, Magnetic Field, Ni-Fe Alloys, Electrocatalysis
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Fusion and Evaluation of Multi-Source Satellite Remote Sensing Precipitation Products Based on Transformer Machine Learning
Published on 2026-01-30 by Qingyuan Luo, Dongzhi Wang, Lina Liu, Caihong Hu, Chengshuai Liu @MDPI
Abstract: Satellite precipitation products offer great potential for acquiring reliable precipitation data in data-sparse areas, yet they have inherent uncertainties and errors as indirect observations. This study evaluated the accuracy of multi-source satellite precipitation products from daily and precipitation magnitude perspectives and discussed the spatiotemporal variation in their inversion errors. Based on ground rainfall observations, satellite products, and environmental factors, a Transformer-ba[...]
Our summary: This study evaluates the accuracy of multi-source satellite precipitation products and their spatiotemporal error variations. A Transformer-based fusion method was proposed, demonstrating improved correlation with ground observations. The GSMaP_Gauge product showed the best performance, while the proposed method enhanced estimation accuracy by incorporating environmental factors.
Satellite Remote Sensing, Precipitation Products, Transformer Machine Learning, Data Fusion
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