Description of need
Tritium permeation barriers (TPBs) effectively inhibit the permeation of tritium fuel in structural materials and improve the tritium self-sustaining capacity of fusion reactors.
Problem severity (1-10)
3 According to Sara Ferry, the fusion field may circumvent the need for tritium permeation barriers.
Who has this need
Total addressable market (TAM)
Solutions today, and their shortcomings
Potentially relevant capabilities
References
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0920379695900454