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Materials under extreme pressure: combining theoretical and experimental techniques

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The application of high pressure during the synthesis of materials has a substantial impact on the properties and yield of materials. These can further make the electron more energetic for efficient hybridization. Ultimately results in unprecedented bonding, unusual stoichiometry and properties. Recent advancement computing with the first principle technique makes it possible to predict the existence of these materials under extreme pressure with simulations. The main challenge associated with exotic chemical materials is their instability at room temperatures after the release of pressure. In this work, we tried to address this problem with a greater highlight on a wide range of materials under extreme pressure and their future outlook.

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    Kadiyala Chandra Babu Naidu

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Koneru, B., Swapnalin, J., Banerjee, P. et al. Materials under extreme pressure: combining theoretical and experimental techniques. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 231, 4221–4232 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-022-00569-8

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