Happy to announce that researchers from the Laboratory of Macrokinetics of Solid Phase Reactions at the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (NAL) represented their research activities at the XVII International Symposium on Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis (SHS-2026), held in Xuzhou, China, from 14 to 18 September 2026.
The international symposium brought together researchers working on self-propagating high-temperature synthesis and advanced materials, providing a platform for presenting recent developments, exchanging scientific knowledge and fostering international collaboration.
Four researchers from the Laboratory of Macrokinetics of Solid Phase Reactions participated in the symposium, presenting three oral contributions and one poster covering the synthesis and properties of advanced magnetic materials.
Among the contributions, Khachik Nazaretyan presented the poster “Novel Route for the Synthesis of Nd₂Fe₁₄B Magnetic Material”, focusing on an alternative approach for the synthesis of Nd₂Fe₁₄B, a key permanent magnetic material known for its high magnetic energy density. The research explored routes aimed at controlling the material formation process and improving the efficiency of synthesis.
Hasmik Kirakosyan, Senior Scientist at the Laboratory of Macrokinetics of Solid Phase Reactions, presented “Rapid and Energy-Efficient Synthesis of M- and W-Type Strontium Hexaferrites”. The work investigated approaches to accelerate the synthesis of M- and W-type strontium hexaferrites while reducing energy consumption, with particular attention to controlling the reaction conditions and resulting material structure and properties.
A further contribution, “Nd-Fe-B Magnets Prepared by Different Approaches”, was presented by Alina Zurnachyan, Junior Researcher at the Laboratory. The study examined different approaches for producing Nd-Fe-B magnets and investigated the relationship between synthesis conditions and the structural and magnetic properties of the resulting materials.
The research presented at SHS-2026 is particularly relevant to the objectives of the BEETHOVEN project, which is advancing innovative approaches for the development of more sustainable permanent magnet materials, including rare-earth-lean Nd-Fe-B-based magnetic materials. Research into alternative synthesis routes and the control of material properties contributes to the broader scientific knowledge needed to develop efficient processing pathways for next-generation permanent magnets.
Participation in SHS-2026 also provided an opportunity for the NAL researchers to exchange expertise with the international scientific community, discuss emerging approaches in high-temperature synthesis and magnetic materials, and explore opportunities for future research collaboration.
Through its participation in international scientific events such as SHS-2026, the BEETHOVEN consortium continues to strengthen the visibility of its research and contribute to the development of innovative material solutions supporting a more sustainable and resource-efficient permanent magnet value chain.