Cracking the Code: Using Data Analysis to Engineer Stronger and Tougher Glasses

Explore innovative approaches to glass engineering in this 54-minute lecture from the Alan Turing Institute. Delve into the complex world of non-equilibrium materials, focusing on glasses and their unique structural properties. Learn how data analysis techniques, including topological data analysis and machine learning, are revolutionizing the discovery of new glass compositions. Understand the challenges of glass fragility and discover cutting-edge methods for designing more fracture-resistant materials. Gain insights into the structure-property relationships of various glass types, from oxides to metal-organic frameworks, and their implications for diverse applications. Witness the transformation of glass development from traditional trial-and-error experimentation to data-driven innovation, accelerating the creation of stronger and tougher glasses for the future.