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mit tech review · September 16, 2026

AI hits materials limits, seeks new breakthroughs

ai is pushing semiconductors and data centers to physical limits, making advanced materials critical for performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

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the ai boom is creating new demands for materials that can support computing infrastructure. semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, and reliability. syensqo's chief technology officer mike finelli says advanced materials are now crucial for ai innovation. syensqo is working on materials for high-voltage data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and thermal management. ai is being used to digitally synthesize millions of potential molecular combinations and predict their performance and sustainability characteristics.

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