"Revolutionary Surface Design Enhances Nuclear Reactor Cooling"
TL;DR
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a textured surface with micropillars that can induce the Leidenfrost effect at significantly lower temperatures, potentially revolutionizing cooling systems in nuclear reactors and other industrial applications by preventing vapor explosions and enhancing safety.
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