Application of machine learning for advanced material prediction and design

In material science, traditional experimental and computational approaches require investing enormous time and resources, and the experimental conditions limit the experiments. Sometimes, traditional approaches may not yield satisfactory results for the desired purpose. Therefore, it is essential to develop a new approach to accelerate experimental progress and avoid unnecessary wasting of time and resources. As a data-driven method, machine learning provides reliable and accurate performance to solve problems in material science. This review first outlines the fundamental information of machine learning. It continues with the research concerning the prediction of various properties of materials by machine learning. Then it discusses the methods for the discovery of new materials and the prediction of their structural information. Finally, we summarize other applications of machine learning in material science. This review will be beneficial for future application of machine learning in more material science research. © 2022 The Authors. EcoMat published by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.