Liquid Thorium Fluoride Reactors are seen as the future of energy. The concept is simple, but thoroughly researched. When research into nuclear energy began in the mid-1990s, molten salt reactors were soon invented. However, only a few years ago did humanity seriously consider liquid thorium fluoride reactors. This decision to further study liquid thorium fluoride reactors could be the solution to the earth's energy problem. Currently, (non-)renewable energy resources are being used at an impressive rate. Soon only a few non-renewable energy resources will remain, which will be very expensive. In addition to other renewable resources, liquid thorium fluoride reactors would be able to increase resources and meet the huge global demand for energy. Why were liquid thorium fluoride reactors only five years ago considered a possible solution to the earth's energy problem when it was invented many years earlier? Were there any major downsides? How effective is a liquid thorium fluoride reactor? Have there been any discoveries lately that could have made liquid thorium fluoride reactors possible? These and many other questions led to the following research question: Is it possible to apply liquid thorium fluoride reactors to generate renewable energy? The research will begin with some historical information, recent investigations and the current situation regarding liquid thorium fluoride reactors. Next, the basic scientific concept of molten salt reactors will be explained. Subsequently the major advantages and disadvantages will be discussed to reach the conclusion whether it is appropriate to implement the concept of...... middle of paper ......es, R. and Moir, R. 2010. Thorium and fluoride reactors liquid: an old idea about nuclear energy is reexamined. American scientists. International Panel on Fissile Materials. 2010. Reducing and Eliminating Nuclear Weapons: National Perspectives on Challenges to Nuclear Disarmament. Machine design. 2010. Are you thinking about nuclear power? Think thorium.Miller, GT and Spoolman, SE 2012. Living in the environment. Canada: Nelson Education, Cengage Learning. The Weinberg Foundation, 2013. Report for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Thorium Energy: Thorium-Fired Molten Salt Reactors. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2014. Plutonium. Office of Public Affairs. United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1998. Toxicological review of beryllium and compounds. Weinberg, A. M. 1994. The First Nuclear Age: The Life and Times of a Technological Tinkerer. New York: Springer.