GROUP ACTINIDE SEPARATION PROCESS (GRASP) FOR SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE

GRASP is an innovative process designed to enhance the separation of actinides to promote a more sustainable nuclear fuel cycle.

The Invention

The Group Actinide Separation Process (GRASP) advances nuclear fuel cycle sustainability by improving the efficiency and selectivity of actinide separation. Developed at the bench prototype stage, this technology offers enhanced performance over existing methods, facilitating better resource utilization and reducing nuclear waste impact.

Market Opportunity

The global push for sustainable, low-carbon power has intensified the demand for efficient nuclear energy, yet the industry remains restricted by high-volume waste management challenges and the low efficiency of traditional fuel reprocessing. This breakthrough separation technology addresses these critical bottlenecks by delivering unprecedented selectivity and efficiency in isolating actinides from spent nuclear fuel. By overcoming the physical and chemical limitations of conventional reprocessing, this innovation opens lucrative commercial pathways within nuclear fuel recycling facilities, waste management operations, and advanced nuclear chemistry R&D. Positioned at the intersection of environmental sustainability and clean energy expansion, this technology offers a high-value, scalable solution to minimize radioactive footprints while securing a highly efficient, closed-loop fuel cycle for next-generation nuclear power

Key Benefits

Lead Inventor: Artem Gelis

Dr. Gelis has a strong background and extensive experience in radiochemical separation techniques (solvent extraction, ion exchange) and actinide (Np, Pu, Am) solution chemistry. His expertise also includes radiochemical analytical methods (gamma-counting, LSC, alpha spectroscopy); electrochemistry, various spectroscopic techniques, kinetics and microfluidics.

Development and Intellectual Property Status

US Application 63/968,289  filed 1/26/2026