Context and Motivation
The global transition to green technologies has significantly increased demand for magnetic materials, essential in electric machines such as electric motors and wind turbines. Dependence on rare-earth elements in these magnets creates economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges, highlighting the urgent need for new magnetic materials with reduced rare-earth content. Traditional development methods for these materials are time consuming and resource heavy, hence MaMMoS has introduced an integrated approach combining experimental characterization, simulations, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Overall Objectives
The Magnetic Multiscale Modelling Suite (MaMMoS) aims to overcome current research limitations by:
- Creating open-access data for magnetic materials from experiments and simulation
- Linking computational modelling with experiments and appropriate AI methods
- Accelerating materials discovery and device design with automated computational workflows and open-source software.
- Strengthening collaboration within EU materials modelling initiatives through a common language (ontology)
Pathway to Impact
MaMMoS supports EU strategic priorities by:
- Reducing reliance on rare-earth elements to enhance European sustainability and independence.
- Accelerating innovation cycles, thereby reducing the time-to-market for green technologies.
- Promoting interoperability through unified ontologies and open-access data repositories.
- Lowering economic and environmental costs through predictive, validated tools.
Scale and Significance of Expected Impacts
MaMMoS has the potential to significantly influence industries such as automotive, renewable energy, and electronics, addressing large market sectors. Environmentally, reducing rare-earth extraction promises substantial ecological benefits. Politically and strategically, MaMMoS advances EU objectives for innovation-driven economic growth and climate neutrality by 2050. Ultimately, the project sets new standards in magnetic materials research, reinforcing Europe's leadership in sustainable technologies and strategic autonomy.
