Fusion materials research topics will include both structural and functional materials required for nuclear systems. This area covers such things as compilations of government reports and literature surveys. It also includes neutron irradiations, material characterization, development of engineered materials, advanced manufacturing applied to fusion systems, documentation of physical properties, safety analysis involving materials compatibility for both solids and liquids, corrosion and wear, liquid metal embrittlement, tritium permeation, joining processes, plasma surface interactions involving erosion, redeposition, wall conditioning, dust formation, waste handling and decommissioning.
It also includes development of new magnet materials including HTSC materials, their testing and documentation. The area also covers any challenges involving new breeder and neutron multiplier materials for both solid and liquid breeders and new shield materials.
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INFUSE FAQ Webinar – Dec. 4 at 3pm (EST)
Join the INFUSE team for an opportunity to learn more about the application process and an chance to ask questions. We invite you to view the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website prior to submitting or asking questions. You are also welcome to submit questions for the team before the event: https://forms.office.com/g/AFdaREfDQf Zoom Link
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DOE announces $134 million to advance fusion
On September 10, 2025 the U.S. Department of Energy announced funding for two program: Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) and Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE). Read full announcement here.
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Registration for FY26 Workshop Open
Join us at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the FY2026 INFUSE workshop! On the first day, optional tours will be given of several of the state-of-the-art facilities at ORNL. On day two and three, participants will participate in poster discussions, panels, and collaborations with industry, national labs, and universities.
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Silicone Carbide Coatings by High Power Impulse Magnetron Discharge with Positive Kick™ for Molten Salt Corrosion Resistance of Fusion Reactor Components
INFUSE 2026 - November 2, 2026 | Starfire Industries LLC | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Experimental Validation of Liquid Fuel Expansion and Vapor Pressure in Wetted Foam Targets
INFUSE 2026 - November 2, 2026 | Xcimer Energy Corporation
High-fidelity, critical measurement of vanadium alloy swelling under fusion relevant conditions
INFUSE 2026 - November 2, 2026 | Commonwealth Fusion Systems | University of Michigan
Chemistry and radiance of boron ablation plumes relevant to deuterium edge fusion plasmas
INFUSE 2026 - November 2, 2026 | Thea Energy, Inc | Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
Development of PLD targets for manufacturing high in-field performance REBCO wires for compact fusion
INFUSE 2026 - November 2, 2026 | SuperPower, Inc. | Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Mechanical Characterization of Neutron Irradiated Tungsten
INFUSE 2025 - September 10, 2025 | Commonwealth Fusion Systems | Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)