# Simple Correction Improves Computational Materials Discovery

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**Created:** [November 14, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/simple-correction-improves-computational-materials-discovery/898 "2024-11-14T17:08:06Z")\
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Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute have introduced a “simple correction” to enhance AI-assisted computational materials discovery. This adjustment addresses limitations in density functional theory (DFT), which often inaccurately predicts the electronic properties of complex materials. By refining DFT calculations with data-driven correction models, the team achieved more precise predictions without requiring intensive computational resources. This improvement accelerates materials discovery by providing reliable results more efficiently, paving the way for advancements in fields like battery development and catalysis where accurate material properties are crucial.

For more details, please continue reading the full article under the following link:

> **[Simple Correction Improves Computational Materials Discovery](https://medium.com/toyotaresearch/simple-correction-improves-ai-assisted-material-discovery-f0ea0269df58)**
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> By addressing the root cause of a simulation calibration error, new materials discovered with AI will be more relevant.

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Virtual Lab Inc., the parent company of the Materials Square platform  
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Email: gabriele@simulation.re.kr

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