In arecent study, researchers used AI to find properties and experiments to identify new alloys.

Without AI, sifting through the vast number of possible combinations of elements is a daunting task.

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AI is already being used to discover new materials.

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“This has positive implications for electric vehicles such as cars and airplanes.”

AI can help discover lighter and stronger materials by analyzing data from experiments and simulations.

Most of our everyday items are made from materials produced by the chemical industry, Modestino said.

His group has been focusing on the manufacture of Nylon 66.

Update 11/2/2022: Corrected the spelling and bio link for the source in paragraph three.