# A first-ever complete map for elastic strain engineering

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**Created:** [April 1, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/a-first-ever-complete-map-for-elastic-strain-engineering/94 "2024-04-01T13:07:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 1, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/a-first-ever-complete-map-for-elastic-strain-engineering/94/1 "2024-04-01T13:07:49Z")

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The article details the development of a comprehensive map for elastic strain engineering by MIT researchers. This groundbreaking tool enables the precise tuning of crystalline materials for specific thermal and electronic properties through the application of elastic strains. Utilizing a mix of first principles calculations and machine learning, the research could significantly impact semiconductor performance and other materials science applications. For more details, you can read the full article on TechXplore:

> **[A first-ever complete map for elastic strain engineering](https://techxplore.com/news/2024-03-elastic-strain.html)**
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> Without a map, it can be just about impossible to know not just where you are, but where you're going, and that's especially true when it comes to materials properties.