Nuclear Power Engineering
H₂ is a better coolant than CO₂, due to its relatively

Lower density
Higher specific heat
Lower neutron capture cross-section
Non-reactivity to uranium

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Commercial power generation from fusion reactor is not yet possible, because

It is difficult to control fusion reaction
The fuel required (e.g. deuterium and tritium) is scarce
It is difficult to initiate fusion reaction
Quantity of fuel required for initiating fusion reaction is prohibitively high

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO₂, He, N₂ etc.), because it

Is a better neutron moderator as well
All of these
Has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature
Requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate

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