Advancements in many modern technologies rely on the continuous need for materials
discovery. However, the design of synthesis routes leading to new and targeted solid-state …

The pursuit of two-dimensional (2D) borides, MBenes, has proven to be challenging, not the
least because of the lack of a suitable precursor prone to the deintercalation. Here, we …

Computational materials discovery has been successful in predicting novel, technologically
relevant materials. However, it has remained focused almost exclusively on finding ground …

Magnetic materials play an important role in a wide variety of everyday applications, and
they are critical components in many devices used for energy conversion. However, there …

Specific structural motifs in inorganic solids are often related to their targeted physical
properties. For many classes of solids, such as Zintl phases and polar intermetallics, the …

As the concept of high-entropy alloying (HEA) extends beyond metals, new materials
screening methods are needed. Halide perovskites (HP) are a prime case study because …

Solid-state lithium batteries are on the threshold of commercialization as an alternative to
liquid electrolyte batteries. Glassy or amorphous solid electrolytes could bring crucial …

Thermoelectric materials convert thermal energy into electrical energy and can be a solution
for the global climate crisis. For advanced thermoelectric applications, the conversion …

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is an indispensable tool for materials discovery and development,
allowing researchers to confirm the synthesis of expected phases and determine the …

Machine learning algorithms have been applied successfully in many areas of materials
chemistry but often suffer from an inability to extract chemical insight. To demonstrate that an …