“…In this work, we explore the possibility of improving on the sustainability aspect by creating exchange-coupled nanocomposites from recycled SmCo 5 magnets [ 21 , 22 , 23 ] (90 wt%) and a cheap and available 3d metal (Fe, 10 wt%). While most of the recent work in this area is on Nd 2 Fe 14 B+Fe nanocomposites [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ], the choice of recycled SmCo 5 was made due to the relative purity of these industrial magnets compared with other compositions [ 2 , 3 ]. These types of materials could minimize purchase and environmental costs due to critical elements, adding to the savings accrued by enhanced magnetic properties.…”