Critical Materials Institute

The Critical Materials Institute is a U.S. DOE Energy Innovation Hub led by Ames Laboratory that seeks to accelerate innovative scientific and technological solutions to develop resilient and secure supply chains for rare-earth metals and other materials critical to the success of clean energy technologies.

Focus Areas

Diversifying Supply

Developing Substitutes

Driving Reuse and Recycling

Crosscutting Research

News & Highlights

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In the News

Mining News North reports on solving the critical cobalt conundrum

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Two CMI technologies named R&D100 Award finalists

In the News

3D-printed permanent magnets outperform conventional versions, conserve rare materials

In the News

University of Pittsburgh: Designing a more sustainable electric vehicle

CMI researchers at ORNL developed a process that can help recover magnets from used computer hard drives.

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ORNL licenses rare earth magnet recycling process to Momentum Technologies

CMI Speeds Innovation

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R&D 100 Awards

U.S. Patents

Licensed Technologies

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The Critical Materials Institute focuses on technologies that make better use of materials and eliminate the need for materials that are subject to supply disruptions.

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CMI harnesses the scientific and engineering expertise of national laboratories and universities to American know-how in manufacturing. With dozens of partners, we discover the materials, processes, and technologies necessary to address critical material supply chain challenges.
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Thomas Lograsso

CMI Director