Electrochemistry offers ‘modest’ boost to deuterium fusion reaction

Nuclear fusion

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Electrochemical cell used to increase density of deuterium fuel

New experiments suggest that electrochemistry could influence nuclear fusion between deuterium atoms in a metal lattice. While the findings won’t immediately pave the way for large-scale fusion reactors, they provide valuable insights for researchers striving to better understand the underlying processes.