Materials and Matter Sciences

Materials and Matter Sciences

New Materials Will Surpass Nature, Leading to the Next Revolutionary Phase

The shaping of material civilization and the revolution in materials technology signal a new direction for humanity, akin to science fiction.

From the dawn of civilization, the use and advancement of materials have profoundly influenced humanity. Current research suggests that the field of materials and matter sciences is poised to evolve toward a new, almost science-fiction-like paradigm. The imminent scarcity of resources demands innovative and breakthrough thinking, indicating that the world may be on the cusp of the next transformation in material discovery and technology.

Interdisciplinary Fusion of Materials Science and Matter Science

With the continuous advancement of contemporary analytical testing technologies, materials science has ventured into the study of organizational morphology and phase structure at not only the nanoscale but also at the atomic level, extending even to fundamental particle categories. This trend reflects a transition of materials science toward matter science.

Simultaneously, the application of materials genome principles has increased reliance on theoretical frameworks of microscopic structures and the fundamental properties of physical chemistry for the reverse design and synthesis of new materials, thus deeply integrating materials science with matter science.

This domain encompasses the discovery, research, development, production, and application of various materials and substances, including advanced informational materials, high-performance structural materials, smart materials, and compliant materials.

Accelerating Toward the Fourth Paradigm: Surpassing Nature in Material Discovery and Development

The synthesis of materials beginning with atoms and molecules, and controlling their composition and structure at the microscopic scale, is now possible. The multi-scale, multifunctional, and cross-hierarchical manufacturing of new materials has garnered significant global attention, revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, construction, food, and manufacturing.

The development of advanced information technologies, including supercomputing, big data, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, is transforming the new materials research process. Methods such as materials genome and quantum chemistry provide vast structured data for material development, while artificial intelligence can swiftly identify causal relationships from large datasets, significantly shortening the development cycle of new materials and accelerating the transition toward the fourth paradigm.

Challenges such as raw material shortages, energy scarcity, and greenhouse gas emissions have emerged as pressing global issues. The development of materials will increasingly prioritize sustainable societal development, with green, environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and emission-reduction goals becoming common objectives.

DeSci: Transparency, Decentralization, and Enhanced Global Collaboration

Decentralized Science (DeSci) employs blockchain technology to achieve transparency and decentralization in scientific research. By fostering a decentralized network and platform, DeSci facilitates collaboration among global scientists, breaking the traditional model where data, funding, and cooperation are tightly controlled by centralized institutions. This promotes joint efforts to tackle challenges in material discovery and research, providing broader financial support through decentralized funding mechanisms.

OpenSci: A Super Incubator for Global Scientific Innovation

OpenSci is a comprehensive scientific blockchain ecosystem platform supported by the Association of World Leading Scientists. Its goal is to break down barriers in fields, innovation, and technology, offering a free and open scientific community for scientists, developers, and enthusiasts worldwide. It is dedicated to establishing new scientific systems, encouraging disruptive innovations, and promoting global collaboration for the future of humanity.

This section will focus on global innovation projects in the field of materials and matter sciences. In the future, OpenSci will actively explore the application of decentralized science models in this domain, promising greater innovation and efficiency, and paving new avenues for addressing global materials science challenges.