b'TABLE OF ContentsOn the coverA scanning electron microscopy image of a type of electrode material, perovskite. Learn more about the applications of thisLetter from the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2material on page 9. Nuclear Reactor Sustainment and Deployment: Editor: Tiffany AdamsExpanding and supporting the nations nuclearWriters: Tiffany Adams, energy infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Joe Campbell, Corey Hatch,Hank Hogan, Paul Menser Graphic artist: Kristine BurnhamFuel Cycle Solutions: Photographer: Chris MorganMaking the advanced reactor dream a reality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Advanced Materials:Prepared by Idaho National Developing state-of-the-art materials for the next generation ofLaboratory, Idaho Falls, technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Idaho 83415Managed by Battelle Energy Integrated Energy Systems: Alliance LLC for the U.S. Better battery life is on the horizon. Learn more about theWorking together to shape the worlds energy future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Department of Energy under new discovery that may boost battery life on page 6.contract DE-AC07-05ID14517Cyber-Physical Systems: Disclaimer This report was prepared as an account of workProtecting the nations most important resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government, nor Battelle Energy Alliance, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy,INLs Idaho R&D Impacts: completeness, or usefulness of any information,Supporting the state we call home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. References herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trade mark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarilyCOVID-19 Response: constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Government or any agency thereof.Rising to the challenge of a pandemic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16The views and opinions of authors expressed hereinTesting of real-world electric grid components at INLdo not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S.just got even better. Learn how INLs Power & Energy Government or any agency thereof. Reference to the term Partner in this Report should not be construed as aReal-Time Laboratory increased their testing capacity legal relationship or the existence of a legal entity. by 500% on page 11.ii'