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A novel computational technique has revealed hundreds of ceramic materials possessing a wide range of potentially industry-disrupting properties like electronics that could function in a lava bath If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you’re in luck. A

A novel computational approach reveals numerous fresh ceramic materials showcasing a diverse array of properties, potentially disruptive for various industries—imagine electronics capable of functioning even within a lava bath.

Researchers have developed a computational method that identifies new materials for use in extreme environments, which could form the basis of corrosion-resistant coatings, batteries and catalysts.