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Fusion42 · 10 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers at Tohoku University developed ChatHEA, a domain-specific AI assistant that combines large language models with high-throughput experimentation to accelerate discovery of high-entropy alloy catalysts for fuel cells. The framework identified FeCoCuPtIr as a superior oxygen-reduction catalyst that exceeds U.S. DOE 2025 activity targets and outperforms commercial platinum catalysts.
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AI-guided catalyst discovery framework demonstrates concrete path to reduce precious-metal dependency in fuel cells while meeting regulatory energy-density targets—actionable for deeptech/cleantech founders building materials-as-a-service or catalyst optimization platforms.
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