A New Way to Boost Nuclear Fusion Rates​​​​

Clean energy ahead.

Using an accessible, room-temperature reactor, UBC researchers studied the effects of electrochemical loading on nuclear fusion reaction rates. 

Although these early tests used more energy than they created, they successfully set the stage for future testing and innovation.

“We hope this work helps bring fusion science out of the giant national labs and onto the lab bench. Our approach brings together nuclear fusion, materials science, and electrochemistry to create a platform where both fuel-loading methods and target materials can be systematically tuned. We see this as a starting point—one that invites the community to iterate, refine, and build upon in the spirit of open and rigorous inquiry.” 

— Dr. Curtis P. Berlinguette

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