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.

CMI selects four projects through OIP process

Focus Areas

Diversifying Supply

Developing Substitutes

Driving Reuse and Recycling

Crosscutting Research

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Department of Energy Critical Materials Institute selects four projects to support critical materials supply chain innovation

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Critical Materials Institute names four projects to support innovation in the nation’s critical materials supply chain

After process, thin bulk magnet enveloped by a copper shell providing mechanical support and corrosion protection.

Research Highlight

Novel process for making small bulk magnets

Effective exchange coupling, J0, as a function of bands filling. EF - zero energy. Reduction of total number of elections results in J0 and TC increase.

Research Highlight

Magnetic anisotropy in rare-earth less “1-5”-type magnets

Effect of d- and p-block element substitutions on the thermal stability of Sm2Fe17N3

Research Highlight

SmFeN as a cost-effective high-performance magnet

CMI Speeds Innovation

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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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Going from an idea to a licensed technology in just two years is exactly what CMI is intended to do, and we've proven we can do it.
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Alex King

CMI Founding Director