Perspective: Inverse methods for material design

TL;DR

This paper discusses how inverse computational methods, combined with physical models, can effectively solve complex problems in material design, offering new strategies for developing advanced materials.

Contribution

It highlights recent studies demonstrating the use of inverse methods and computational models to tackle complex materials design challenges.

Findings

Inverse strategies enable targeted material property optimization

Computational methods facilitate rapid exploration of material configurations

Physical models improve the accuracy of inverse design approaches

Abstract

In this Perspective, we highlight several recent studies that illustrate how inverse strategies using appropriate physical models and computational methods can address complex materials design questions.