The Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub) (formerly known as the Critical Materials Institute) was established in 2013 and is led by Ames National Laboratory as a sustained, multidisciplinary effort to develop solutions across the materials life cycle as well as reduce the impact of supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations associated with these valuable resources.
By bringing together scientists and engineers from diverse disciplines, the CMI Hub is addressing challenges in critical materials, including mineral processing, manufacture, substitution, efficient use, and circular economy; integrating scientific research, engineering innovation, manufacturing and process improvements; and developing a holistic solution to the materials challenges facing the nation.
It includes expertise from nine national laboratories, over a dozen universities, and over thirty industry partners to minimize materials criticality as an impediment to the commercialization of clean energy technologies.
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Visit the CMI Hub website.
Contact for more information:
Helena Khazdozian, U.S. Department of Energy, senior technology manager
10 Years in Review
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Learn more about the 10 years of innovation, influence, and impact from the CMI Hub.
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Critical Materials Innovation Hub: Ames Laboratory, Developing Substitutes
CMI Hub Reports
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Learn more about how the CMI Hub transformed into a national resource to address material criticality.
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Take a look at the achievements of the CMI Hub in its most recent annual report.
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The results of a patent analysis of critical materials research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub).
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A bibliographic analysis of the CMI Hub’s publications to develop a profile of the CMI Hub’s research community.
Get Involved: Become a Member and Upcoming Events
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Learn how to become a member and partner with the CMI Hub on research and development and other priority projects.