Machine-Learning Prediction of Curie Temperature from Chemical Compositions of Ferromagnetic Materials

Room-temperature ferromagnets are high-value targets for discovery given the ease by which they could be embedded within magnetic devices. However, the multitude of potential interactions among magnetic ions and their surrounding environments renders the prediction of thermally stable magnetic properties challenging. Therefore, it is vital to explore methods that can effectively screen potential candidates to expedite the discovery of novel ferromagnetic materials within highly intricate feature spaces. To this end, the authors explore machine-learning (ML) methods as a means to predict the Curie temperature (Tc) of ferromagnetic materials by discerning patterns within materials databases.