# \#modeling

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## [\[Battery\] Lab.5 Li⁺ Meets Solvent – Binding Energies with Ethylene Carbonates](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/battery-lab-5-li-meets-solvent-binding-energies-with-ethylene-carbonates/1199)

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**Author:** [@Ahn\_Yurim](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/Ahn_Yurim)\
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**Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/battery-lab-5-li-meets-solvent-binding-energies-with-ethylene-carbonates/1199 "2025-08-27T05:18:14Z")

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\[Lab.5\] Li⁺ Meets Solvent – Binding Energies with Ethylene Carbonates This is the final week (Week 5) of our battery simulation lab series using Materials Square! So far, we’ve explored bulk materials, interfaces, an…

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## [Qustion quantum ESPRESSO within the Materials Square service](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/qustion-quantum-espresso-within-the-materials-square-service/1114)

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**Author:** [@Brahim](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/Brahim)\
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**Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/qustion-quantum-espresso-within-the-materials-square-service/1114 "2025-03-30T20:21:11Z")

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Hello, I hope you’re doing well. I am using Quantum ESPRESSO within the Materials Square service I don’t understand this crash? %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% task # …

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## [Modeling a copolymer](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/modeling-a-copolymer/826)

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**Author:** [@braden.rider](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/braden.rider)\
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**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/modeling-a-copolymer/826 "2024-10-29T22:02:04Z")

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Hello, I have a problem with modeling a random copolymer. I have watched the video on modeling polymers, but it only separates the chain in half with one side one type of monomer and the other half another. I would like …

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## [Q. How do I generate a supercell?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-generate-a-supercell/401)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-generate-a-supercell/401 "2024-06-13T06:33:32Z")

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A. You can check how to generate a supercell in the blog post below. \[MatSQ Tip\] Module Utilization Tip: A Simple Method to Convert Structures

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## [Q. How do I generate a defective structure?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-generate-a-defective-structure/400)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-generate-a-defective-structure/400 "2024-06-13T05:28:33Z")

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A. You can check how to generate a defective structure in the blog post below. \[MatSQ Tip\] Module Utilization Tip: How to generate defective structure

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## [Q. How do I create a surface?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-create-a-surface/399)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-create-a-surface/399 "2024-06-13T05:26:50Z")

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A. You will learn how to set the crystal with a certain Miller Index orientation using the ‘CLEAVE’ menu, and how to create an isolated system using the ‘VACUUM’ menu in the blog post and video below. \[MatSQ Tip\] Modul…

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## [Q. How do I build a heterostructure?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-build-a-heterostructure/372)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:16am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-do-i-build-a-heterostructure/372 "2024-06-07T06:16:36Z")

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A. First, create each structure and then use the ‘Merge’ feature in the structure builder. The following blog post will be helpful: \[MatSQ Tip\] Module Utilization Tip: How to generate Ge-Sb-Te superlattice

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## [Q. How can I download a structure?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-download-a-structure/371)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-download-a-structure/371 "2024-06-07T05:31:46Z")

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A. The structure can be downloaded in the following order: Click the finger icon in the top-right corner of the visualizer. Select the ‘Tools’ tab and from the download options choose the desired file format. If yo…

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## [Q. How can I upload my structure?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-upload-my-structure/370)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:10am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-upload-my-structure/370 "2024-06-07T05:10:13Z")

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Upload your structure file either via drag-and-drop or through the ‘File’ menu. Available File Formats Paste the coordinates using the ‘Edit’ menu. You are able to paste the coordinates in csv format into the in…

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## [Q. How can I create a structure?](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-create-a-structure/369)

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**Author:** [@jihee.y](https://community.materialssquare.com/u/jihee.y)\
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**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/q-how-can-i-create-a-structure/369 "2024-06-07T05:09:37Z")

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A. The simplest way to create a simulation model is to upload a structure file. Drag and drop a file to Visualizer or click on the icon to upload a file. You can upload most file types, such as CIF, POSCAR, PDB, xyz, an…
