Resources

Publication Archive

Scientific papers and peer-reviewed articles.

A comprehensive list of publications resulting from the ASCEND project, sorted by date. We are committed to open access wherever possible.

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Data & Code

Open Repositories

ASCEND Open Catalyst Dataset

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Learning

Educational Materials

Introduction to Digital Catalysis

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Building Your First Self-Driving Lab

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of the ASCEND project?

We aim to revolutionize the discovery and scaling of sustainable catalysts by integrating AI, robotics, and
advanced materials science into a closed-loop research workflow.

Is the generated research data publicly available?

Yes, open science is a core principle of ASCEND. Validated datasets, trained models, and related code are published in our open repositories after an initial quality control period.

Glossary

Terminology and technical concepts

Active Learning

A machine learning approach where the algorithm iteratively selects the most informative data points to query next, guiding the experimental design process efficiently.

High-Throughput Screening

The automated execution of hundreds or thousands of chemical experiments in parallel or rapid succession to quickly identify the most promising material candidates.

Power-to-X (PtX)

Technologies that convert renewable electricity into other forms of energy or stable materials, such as synthetic sustainable fuels or green industrial chemicals.

Self-Driving Lab

An autonomous research facility where artificial intelligence algorithms control robotic hardware to continuously design, execute, and analyze experiments in a loop.