Research Highlights

Interplay between weak topological insulating states and van Hove singularities

Time reversal symmetric (TRS) invariant topological insulators (TIs) fulfill a paradigmatic role in the field of topological materials, standing at the origin of its development.

Navigating Ferromagnetic Quantum Criticality

The fluctuations, associated with quantum-critical points have been considered crucial for the stabilization of intriguing phenomena.

Creating Magnetic Memories with Rare Earths

Layered intermetallic compounds with rare-earth elements link science of three-dimensional structures with science of two-dimensional thin films and multilayers

The origin of two-dimensional polymer-grafted Au-nanoparticle lattice

Designing complex functional nanostructures requires a high level of control over the individual system components

Degree of alignment determined for anisotropic bonded magnets

CMI researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Selective laser melting improves mechanical properties of Al-Ce alloys

CMI researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Laser melting and rapid solidification imparts specific nanostructure

33 MG-Oe energy product of La-Nd based magnet

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

MH curves of a La-Nd magnet (La:Nd=25:75) subjected to a series of heat treatments. The heat treatments were applied to the same magnet sequentially. The effect is cumulative.

CMI leadership training leads to advancement

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

Al-Ce and Al-Ce-X intermetallics are potent corrosion inhibitors

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of Al-10Ce intergranular attack. Al11Ce3 acts to cathodically protect aluminum matrix

Fe substitution into SmCo5 for enhanced magnetic performance

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

diagram of crystal structure of transition metal sites with substitutions