Research Highlights

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Rare-earth magnet powder produced under applied field

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

Synthetic Lubricants Derived from Plastic Waste and their Tribological Performance

Upcycling of an untapped feedstock is showcased as economically feasible

Novel process for making small bulk magnets

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

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

SmFeN as a cost-effective high-performance magnet

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

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

Microscopic Magnetic Characterization of Quantum Criticality in LaCrGe3

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

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