Welcoming a new era of intelligent discovery in materials and catalysis

It is with great enthusiasm and deep conviction that I welcome all readers and future contributors to the launch of Intelligent Materials and Catalysis (IMC) - a journal born from the belief that the future of science lies in the seamless fusion of human creativity and artificial intelligence (AI).

We are living through an extraordinary scientific transformation. AI, once a distant promise, has now become a powerful catalyst of discovery. In materials science and catalysis, the interplay between AI, automation and human insights is not merely accelerating research - it is redefining the way we think, design and innovate. IMC stands as a dedicated home for this revolution: a space where data meets intuition, where algorithms empower imagination, and where intelligence - both human and artificial - works hand in hand toward a more sustainable future.

Our Aims and Scope reflect this vision. IMC is devoted to exploring the dynamic frontier where materials and catalysis evolve under the guidance of AI. We invite contributions that span from AI-driven materials discovery and autonomous catalytic systems to sustainable technologies, data-centric modeling, and computational frameworks that enable faster, smarter innovations. This is not just a journal about technology; it is a journal about transformation - about the convergence of disciplines and the birth of a new scientific language.

We envision IMC as more than a publication; it is a community. A community of (data) scientists, engineers, chemists, materials experts and thinkers who aim to cross boundaries, question conventions and embrace the unknown. We aim to bridge the worlds of experiment and computation, chemistry and data science, sustainability and intelligence. Through open access, rigorous peer review, and a commitment to scientific integrity, IMC seeks to amplify ideas that inspire progress and enable global collaboration.

To our authors, we extend a heartfelt invitation: share your most daring ideas, your most insightful models, your most innovative systems. To our readers, we offer a promise: within these pages, you will find not only knowledge but also the spark of curiosity that drives discovery. And to the global research community, we say - your voice, your feedback and your suggestions are vital as we shape IMC together.

In this exciting new era, intelligence is no longer confined to the human mind or the silicon chip; it is embedded in materials, reactions and systems that learn, adapt, and evolve. IMC will chronicle this evolution - with your contributions, your passion, and your vision.

Welcome to IMC - where innovation becomes intelligent, and intelligence becomes transformative, for materials and catalysis.

We look forward to your submissions, your ideas, and your participation in building this shared journey toward a smarter, more sustainable scientific future.