Research Highlights

Autonomous titration system fully operational

CMI researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of Arizona, Ames National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

Figure: Depiction of pKaScope software workflow (top) and automated titration system showing (A) titration vessel, (B) Rxn Rover operating software, (C) solutions for titrations, (E) syringe pumps, and (D) waste container

Sm2Fe17N3 Magnet Production: Hot Pressing vs. Spark Plasma Sintering

CMI researchers at Ames National Laboratory, the University of Arizona, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Niron and Powdermet conducted the activity for this highlight

diagram of comparative life cycle impact assessment for producing 1 kg of SmFeN, SmCo, and NdFeB magnets

SmFeN magnet production: hot pressing vs. spark plasma sintering

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

data grid shows cost breakdown for SmFeN magnet production

Mode-selective Fano Resonance in Dirac Material ZrTe5

Terahertz Raman scattering experiments reveal a Fano resonance in ZrTe₅, characterized by Raman mode selectivity and temperature-dependent enhancement.

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CMI leaders co-organize, attend 12th U.S.-Japan Bilateral Meeting on Rare Metals

CMI researchers from Ames National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

CMI researcher elected to the International Steering Committee for permanent magnet workshop

A CMI researcher from Ames National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

image of person head and shoulders: Jun Cui, Ames National Laboratory

2025 CMI Annual Meeting includes recognition for interns, mentors

CMI researchers from Ames National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

group of people standing by research posters

CMI offers tutorials during technical meeting to encourage discussion among CMI Team members

CMI researchers conducted the activity for this highlight

group of people looking at presenters at the front of the room

2025 CMI Annual Meeting attracts largest group ever

CMI researchers met for the 2025 CMI Annual Meeting highlight

welcome sign for the 2025 CMI Annual Meeting

CMI Director Tom Lograsso named 2025 R&D Leader of the Year

CMI researchers from Ames National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight