As CMI begins its third phase of operation in 2023, the CMI focus area Developing Substitutes will conduct research around the themes of Materials Discovery and Maturation, Decarbonized Rare Earth Metals Production and Novel Processing. For questions or more information, please contact cmidirector@ameslab.gov.
News & Highlights
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Enhanced hard magnet properties – Sm2Fe17N3-based powders
CWRU Think: SALT SOLUTION Rohan Akolkar is developing a greener way to make steel and process rare-earth metals
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New small business “Galvanix Inc.” formed to commercialize domestic rare-earth metal production
![lines represent hysteresis loops of MM2Fe12Co2B alloys, employing the indicated sintering aids. Here ’MM’ stands for Mischmetal, a mixture of approximately 60% Cerium, 30% Lanthanum, and 10% Neodymium.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2024-05/cmi-highlight-520.png?itok=6ogPEaMD)
8 MG-Oe Energy Product in NdFeB-Based Alloy with 90% Reduced Neodymium Content
![line graph showing Fully dense polycrystalline bulk magnet (a) and nanowire bonded magnet (b) of (Fe0.7Co0.3)2B show theoretical coercivity and maximum energy product of Hci=2.7 kOe, (BH)m=26 MGOe and Hci=10 kOe, (BH)m= 18 MGOe, respectively.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2024-05/cmi-highlight-519.png?itok=mufhe8TC)