Economic potential of fuel recycling options: A lifecycle cost analysis of future nuclear system transition in China

@article{Gao2017EconomicPO,
  title={Economic potential of fuel recycling options: A lifecycle cost analysis of future nuclear system transition in China},
  author={Ruxing Gao and Sungyeol Choi and Won Il Ko and Sungki Kim},
  journal={Energy Policy},
  year={2017},
  volume={101},
  pages={526-536}
}
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