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This breakthrough could shift nuclear waste disposal from an intergenerational issue to one that can be addressed within decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transmutex.com\/\">Transmutex<\/a>, founded in 2019 by former CERN physicists, received the second-largest grant under the program for its project titled \u201cHighly Reliable Ion Source and Injection Beamline to Maximize Proton Beam Availability.\u201d The company focuses on advancing technologies for nuclear waste transmutation, including accelerator-driven systems (ADS) and fast neutron reactors, which promise safer, more efficient waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Los Alamos, Transmutex will enhance a commercial ion source, aiming to achieve the reliability needed for efficient accelerator operation. The project will involve extensive engineering improvements, rigorous testing, and advanced data analysis to monitor and optimize performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to significantly reduce the environmental and safety challenges posed by long-lived radioactive waste,\u201d the company stated in its press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration with leading institutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The project involves collaboration with notable partners, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanl.gov\/\">Los Alamos National Laboratory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umd.edu\/\">University of Maryland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viam.com\/\">Viam<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/techsource-inc.com\/\">TechSource, Inc<\/a>. This partnership underscores Transmutex\u2019s commitment to leveraging global expertise to address nuclear energy challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transmutex\u2019s work aligns with its broader mission to revolutionize nuclear energy by combining innovative technology with environmental responsibility. The NEWTON project builds on the company\u2019s ongoing efforts to position itself as a leader in clean and sustainable energy solutions, with a focus on reducing the environmental footprint of nuclear power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geneva-based Transmutex has been awarded USD 4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) as part of the NEWTON program. 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