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ArticleNational science review2026

Continuous discovery of novel 2D materials via dual active learning-driven generative models.

Xinyu Chen, Zhilong Song, Shuaihua Lu, Qian Chen, Yuanqiu Mo, Qionghua Zhou, Jinlan Wang

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Article in National science review, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Xinyu ChenKey Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Zhilong SongSuzhou Laboratory, Suzhou 215004, China.
Shuaihua LuKey Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Qian ChenKey Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Yuanqiu MoJiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Networked Collective Intelligence, School of Mathematics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Qionghua ZhouKey Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
Jinlan WangKey Laboratory of Quantum Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4529-874X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Generative artificial intelligence is transforming materials discovery by creating unexplored candidates. However, such models are trapped in historical data bias, particularly for data-scarce systems like two-dimensional (2D) materials, leading to repetitive outputs rather than genuine discoveries. Here, we introduce DuALGen, a dual active learning framework that mitigates these limitations. DuALGen couples two complementary loops to enrich data diversity and correct data bias: a generative loop that uses dynamic, multi-criteria sampling to drive exploration of the design space, and a predictive loop that samples outliers to counter distribution shift, enabling reliable evaluation of novel, previously unknown candidates. Applied to 2D materials, DuALGen uncovers >10 000 stable, distinct compounds, including thousands of high-performance candidates for electronic applications. This self-updating workflow connects generative models to uncharted chemical spaces, and offers a practical route to continuous discovery of new materials.

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active learningdensity functional theory calculationgenerative modelmaterials discoverytwo-dimensional materials

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