The initiative will support the development of computational tools, software, new methods for material characterization, and the development of open standards and databases that will make the process of discovery and development of advanced materials faster, less expensive, and more predictable.
Specific goals for the Materials Genome Initiative focus on developing:
Materials for national security, including high strength, lightweight alloys for transportation systems
Materials for human health and welfare, including protective gear for increased safety
Materials for clean energy systems, including synthetic materials that replicate photosynthesis
Ceder on MGI: ‘Materials scientists are hungry for data’