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NETL researcher talks on discovery of REEs from carbon ore deposits at Ramaco Research Rodeo

CMI Team members presented at one of the world’s leading research conferences focused on carbon and coal-to-products research. The Ramaco Research Rodeo v3.0 (R3) was hosted by Sheridan-based carbon technology and critical minerals company Ramaco Carbon with the International Centre for Sustainable Carbon, a technology collaboration program sponsored by the Paris-based International Energy Agency.

Florida company TAPs into answers

For a company in Florida, a simple internet search for information that could help him extract high-value minerals from used cellphones and laptops led to a connection at Idaho National Laboratory, then with DOE’s Energy I-Corps program and help through the lab’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP).

Structure of Boron Monoxide Investigated

A team from Ames National Laboratory discovered the structure of boron monoxide.

Rare Earths MMI: The Rare Earths Downward Spiral Finally Flattens

Article on rare earths notes CMI technology for acid-free dissolution recycling, which is licensed exclusively to TdVib in Boone, Iowa

Rice University, Ames Lab team up on "stacked pancake" physics of magnetism

Rice University teamed up with Ames National Laboratory to explain the behavior of magnetic materials

Iowa State's Mallapragada named to key DOE advisory committee

Ames National Laboratory Scientist and Iowa State University Associate Vice President for Research, Surya Mallapragada, was sworn in as a member of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC).

Mini hydro company raises $18M to generate power in canals

CMI's award-winning, licensed technology shown in action

CMI technology at work in water turbines by CMI Team member Emrgy

The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth Elements. Can We Secure Them Sustainably?

Story on energy transition and rare earth elements mentions Critical Materials Institute at Ames National Laboratory's work on substitutes for magnets, as well as several CMI partners: CMI Team members Purdue University, Western Rare Earths and CMI Affiliate MP Materials.

What can we do about all the plastic waste?

A collaborative effort led by scientists at Ames and Argonne national laboratories is working to keep plastic out of landfills by finding ways to turn it into valuable products.

Ames Lab, Iowa State alumna Hoffman recognized with Enrico Fermi Award

Darleane C. Hoffman is a newly announced recipient of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award