Our Work

Publications

Access AFC’s collection of scholarly articles, technical papers, and research documents. Every publication serves as a critical component in the framework of knowledge assembled within the field of advanced nuclear fuels.

Accomplishments

These reports provide an annual snapshot of our achievements, outlining the goals we’ve met and the challenges we’ve overcome. They highlight our continuous dedication and the growing results of our hard work.

Milestones

Journey through AFC’s chronology of success and innovation highlighting the key breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped our campaign, underscoring the dedication and expertise that propel our mission forward.

News Articles

Our news section contains information on research progress, project achievements, partnerships, and insights into the evolving world of nuclear fuel technology.

Videos

Explore our videos to discover the innovative advancements driving the future of advanced nuclear fuels.

Publications

Publications from the Advanced Fuels Campaign are essential for disseminating groundbreaking research, fostering collaboration, and advancing the field of nuclear energy. By sharing findings, methodologies, and insights, these publications contribute to the global knowledge base and accelerate the development of innovative fuel technologies. Additionally, they provide transparency into the campaign’s work, enabling stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to understand the progress and impact of advanced fuels research.

Year	Reference	Link
FY2026	Adkins, C., Goodson, M., Meyer, M., Wright, K., Hisle, E., Yao, T., Capriotti, L., Aitkaliyeva, A., and Pavlov, T. (2026). Modern measurement of local radial thermal conductivity of irradiated he-bonded U-10 wt. % Zr annular fuel: A cross-correlative study with electron probe microanalysis techniques. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 624, 156487.	Publication
FY2026	American Nuclear Society. (2025). Proceedings of the TopFuel 2025: Nuclear Reactor Fuel Performance Conference, October 5-9, 2025, Nashville, Tennessee. American Nuclear Society. https://ans.org/meetings	Publication
FY2026	Yang, G., Mauseth, T. J., Pradhan, A., Shah, S., Howard, C. B., Yao, T., Matos, M. D., Schulthess, J. L., Teng, F., Murray, D. J., Bachhav, M. N., Gonderman, S., Gazza, J., Feltus, M. A., Xu, F., & Xu, P. (2026). Multi-scale, multi-modal characterization of silicon carbide cladding following safety testing in the Transient Reactor Test facility (TREAT). Materials Characterization, 237, 116416.	Publication
FY2026	Armstrong, R., Vermaak, J., Folsom, C., Seo, S., Pacheco Duarte, J., & Jensen, C. (2026). Advanced Multiphysics Code Coupling for Cladding Surface Thermocouples During Two-Phase Heat Transfer from Nuclear Fuel. Nuclear Technology, 1–15.	Publication
FY2026	Chang, T. Y., Trowbridge, T. L., Burns, J., Swearingen, A. L., Yao, T., Wang, Y., … Jensen, C. B. (2026). Fuel-cladding chemical interaction in HT9/U-10Zr fuels: correlation with cladding temperature and fuel burnup from FFTF MFF series data. Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology.	Publication

Accomplishments Reports

Since 2010, the Advanced Fuels Campaign has annually produced comprehensive reports highlighting key milestones, achievements, and collaborative efforts among campaign members, NEUP universities, and industry partners.

Milestones

A DOE Level 2 milestone represents a crucial checkpoint in the Department of Energy’s project management framework, designed to guide complex projects with precise goals and thorough oversight. These milestones are linked to specific deliverables, the completion of key project stages, or pivotal decision points. They necessitate careful planning, coordination among various teams and stakeholders, and typically undergo rigorous review and approval procedures. Successfully meeting a Level 2 milestone may trigger the commencement of the next project stages, thereby helping to maintain the project’s adherence to its planned timeline, budget, and quality benchmarks.

Year	Work Package Title	Site	MS Title
2012	Remote Fuel Fabrication Development	INL	Install GACS furnace in casting laboratory glove box
2012	Postirradiation Examination	INL	Issue Final PIE Report on AFC-2B, 2C metallic and oxide Fuels
2012	Metallic fuels for LWRs	PNNL	U-Mo corrosion and extrusion development status report
2012	Characterization of metal fuel samples	INL	Produce draft report on AFC-3 fuel characterization. (carryover)
2012	Campaign Management & Integration	INL	Issue Advanced Fuels 2011 Accomplishments Report (funded by carryover)

In the News

The Advanced Fuels Campaign has been making headlines as the world increasingly turns its attention to nuclear energy as a reliable energy source. The campaign’s focus on developing cutting-edge fuel technologies has positioned it at the forefront of global energy dominance.

Videos

Explore our videos to discover the innovative advancements driving the future of advanced nuclear fuels.

Behind the Scenes of Idaho National Laboratory’s Commercial Nuclear Fuel Research

Inside INL’s Transient Test Reactor with Colby Jensen

Kurt Terrani – Advanced Nuclear Fuel

From Design to Deployment: Assembling the Transient Water Irradiation System for TREAT (TWIST)

Our Work

Publications

Accomplishments Reports

Milestones

In the News

Futuristic nuclear fuel shape mimics nature to dramatically improve performance

INL develops, tests and evaluates new nuclear fuels for next-generation reactors

HERA project performs its first high burnup test

Researchers use one-of-a-kind expertise and capabilities to test fuels of tomorrow

U.S. and Japan Perform First Fast Reactor Fuel Safety Test of 21st Century

Videos

Behind the Scenes of Idaho National Laboratory’s Commercial Nuclear Fuel Research