Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are one of the primary directions in the development of
modern high‐tech new materials, which are integrated with sensing, actuation, information …

Reticular chemistry is the science of connecting molecular building units into crystalline
extended structures such as metal–organic frameworks and covalent organic frameworks …

Automation can transform productivity in research activities that use liquid handling, such as
organic synthesis, but it has made less impact in materials laboratories, which require …

The ability to integrate resources and share knowledge across organisations empowers
scientists to expedite the scientific discovery process. This is especially crucial in addressing …

We investigate whether large language models can perform the creative hypothesis
generation that human researchers regularly do. While the error rate is high, generative AI …

Two-dimensional materials are expected to play an important role in next-generation
electronics and optoelectronic devices. Recently, twisted bilayer graphene and transition …

Develo** new materials through traditional trial-and-error is time-consuming and costly
due to the vast potential compositions to explore. Moreover, some desirable properties are …

A number of methodologies are currently being exploited in order to dramatically increase
the composition space explored in the design of new battery materials. This is proving …

Compared with crystalline silicon cells that have been developed for half a century, the
photovoltaic conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has exceeded 26% in just …

Lithium–metal batteries (LMBs) have garnered significant interests for their promising high
gravimetric energy density (Eg)∼ 750 Wh kg− 1. However, the practical application of the …