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Artificial Intelligence Materials Discovery Lacks Environmental Assessment, Researchers Propose ML-LCA Framework
Current generative AI models for materials discovery optimize candidates solely for structural stability and functional properties, with no integration of environmental assessment. Researchers propose the ML-LCA framework, combining upstream ML-assisted discovery with downstream life cycle assessment to enable simultaneous performance-sustainability optimization. Case studies demonstrate the approach across polymers, glass, photoresists, and cement.
Jun 17, 2026 1 source