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Unlocking property constraints through a multi-level ordered structure strategy

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  • Li Lou

    (Beihang University
    Yanshan University)

  • Jiaxu Li

    (Beihang University)

  • Xiang Luo

    (Beihang University)

  • Tao Zhang

    (Beihang University)

  • Xinzhou Li

    (Yanshan University)

  • Qianyong Zhu

    (Beihang University)

  • Yun Du

    (Yanshan University)

  • Zhiwen Bi

    (Yanshan University)

  • Xiaohua Sun

    (Beihang University)

  • Qiwei Cheng

    (Beihang University)

  • Yuting Xiao

    (Yanshan University)

  • Shiteng Zhao

    (Beihang University
    Tianmushan Laboratory)

  • Bin Wen

    (Yanshan University)

  • Xiangyi Zhang

    (Yanshan University)

  • Hai-Tian Zhang

    (Beihang University)

Abstract

Materials with unprecedented and exotic properties are crucial for addressing energy and environmental crisis. However, many existing materials are approaching performance limits due to inherent physical constraints. Here, we report a multi-level ordered structure (MOS) strategy to address these challenges. Using magnetic material as a proof of concept, we demonstrate a resistive magnetic metal with high thermal stability, which is challenging due to the abundant free electrons in metals and inherent instability of the magnetized state, but highly sought after for future high-frequency and high-power applications. The obtained MOS material features multiple ordered characteristics across different levels, exhibiting large electrical resistivity surpassing its constituents by 2600%, while achieving an over 100% improvement in magnetic thermal stability that outperforms state-of-the-art commercial counterparts. Furthermore, it also achieves enhancements in coercivity, corrosion resistance and stiffness. The MOS strategy manipulates functional processes to simultaneously overcome multiple physical constraints and transcend performance bottlenecks.

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  • Li Lou & Jiaxu Li & Xiang Luo & Tao Zhang & Xinzhou Li & Qianyong Zhu & Yun Du & Zhiwen Bi & Xiaohua Sun & Qiwei Cheng & Yuting Xiao & Shiteng Zhao & Bin Wen & Xiangyi Zhang & Hai-Tian Zhang, 2025. "Unlocking property constraints through a multi-level ordered structure strategy," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-10, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-58376-3
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58376-3
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