Prof. Dr. Murat Kurudirek, a faculty member of Atatürk University Technical Sciences Vocational School, conducted the project "NAno SCintillator ARrays (NASCAR) as a Novel Nuclear Detection Material" as one of the projects supported under the HORIZON 2020 project, the esteemed research and innovation program of the European Union.

 The European Commission's Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS) published the project in six languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Polish) and exhibited it among the most prominent research projects in Europe. The project was funded under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.
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 New generation neutron-sensitive materials were developed within the project's scope to detect nuclear threat elements that are critical to national security. The nanostructures developed in this project have significantly reduced the response time of existing neutron detectors, which are primarily used to detect materials that could be used in nuclear weapons. Previously, the response time was between milliseconds and microseconds.

 The production of nanostructured scintillator materials with components that are environmentally favorable, accessible, and low-cost has represented a significant innovation in both technical and economic terms. Scientific circles are meticulously monitoring these contributions made by the project in order to guarantee nuclear security.

 To access the publication in question, click on the following link: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/458276-nanomaterials-offer-a-safer-faster-way-develop-devices-for-use-in-nuclear-threat-detections

 25.06.2025 - Corporate Communications Directorate