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Breakthroughs in Rare Earth Master Alloys for Titanium Alloys and Efficient Recovery of NdFeB Scrap – New Progress from National Rare Earth Functional Materials Innovation Center

English Version:Recently, the research team led by Professor Zhao Baoyu, Chief Scientist of the Rare Earth Alloy Materials and Application Technology Innovation Platform at the National Rare Earth Functional Materials Innovation Center, has achieved two major technological breakthroughs: the preparation of rare earth master alloy…

Rare Earth Sputtering Targets: Supply Chain Shifts and Localization in Semiconductor Critical Materials

Sputtering targets are essential consumables in semiconductor physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes. During chip manufacturing, high-energy particles bombard the target surface, dislodging atoms that deposit onto silicon wafers or glass substrates to form nanoscale functional films. The quality of these films—including purit…

Magnesium Oxide: From Basic Material to High-End Innovation, Witnessing the Breakthrough of High-Purity Domestic Products

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a vital inorganic compound widely utilized across numerous industries—from traditional refractory materials to the high-tech sectors of electronics, pharmaceuticals, and environmental protection. Thanks to its outstanding high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical stability, MgO not…

Lanzhou University of Technology Research Team Achieves Major Breakthrough in Rare Earth Composite Master Alloys

A research team from the School of Metallurgy and Environmental Engineering has made significant progress in the performance control of hypoeutectic aluminum-silicon alloys. The team has developed a novel Al-Ti-La-Sr composite master alloy that substantially enhances both the microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum a…

The team from Central South University has revealed the crucial influence of magnesium oxide and calcium carbonate on the properties of porous alumina ceramics.

Central South University Team Reveals Key Effects of Magnesium Oxide and Calcium Carbonate on the Performance of Porous Alumina CeramicsA research team from the Hunan Key Laboratory of Mineral Materials and Application at Central South University, together with the Technology Center of China Tobacco Hunan Industrial Co., Ltd., ha…

Journal of Rare Earths Publishes Review on Rare Earth Oxide Catalysts for Gaseous Pollutant Purification

The Journal of Rare Earths recently published a review article titled "Advanced rare earth oxide-based catalysts for thermal/electrocatalytic purification of gaseous pollutants." The paper, authored by Xiuxian Jiang, Xiao Wang, and colleagues, systematically summarizes research progress on rare earth oxide-based catalys…

Large Phosphate-Yttrium (Heavy Rare Earth) Deposit Discovered in Offshore China, Boosting National Resource Security

Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources has focused on offshore mineral exploration, continuously expanding new frontiers in marine prospecting. A large phosphate-yttrium deposit (heavy rare earth) has been newly discovered in an offshore area, accompanied by…

Humanoid Robots Spark Surge in Rare Earth Magnet Demand: A New Growth Engine for 2026 and Beyond

As the global push for "dual carbon" goals accelerates and industries shift toward intelligent, electrified, and lightweight solutions, high-performance rare earth permanent magnets are emerging as the critical backbone of modern motor systems — and a new frontier of demand is taking shape.From electric vehicles to ind…

Hainan University Team Breaks New Ground: Direct Seawater Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production and Magnesium Extraction

From “Scale Buildup” to Resource Recovery: A Dual-Benefit InnovationConventional electrolysis for hydrogen production relies heavily on high-purity freshwater. Using seawater directly has long been a challenge because its complex ionic composition—especially the high concentration of magnesium and calcium ions—can severely da…