journal article·2026

Fostering a collaborative partnership with AI agents in materials/nanoscience

Renzhi Ma

Nanoscale Horizons· Volume 11· Issue 8
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Abstract

Integrating human scientists with specialized AI agents will foster collaborative networks that revolutionize materials and nanoscience research. In this partnership, materials discovery will accelerate as AI agents not only automate complex tasks but also complement human creativity and critical thinking.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Machine Learning in Materials Science · Nanoporous metals and alloys · Scientific Computing and Data Management

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Affiliations

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan

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