Commentary on “A systematic workflow for mechanophore design” in MRS Communications

MRS Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Wolfgang Quapp, Josep Maria Bofill
DOI: 10.1557/s43579-026-00924-z
Cited by: 0
References: 38

Abstract

Abstract We reject the usage of a very old, questionable method, the CoGEF (Constrained Geometries simulated External Force) method. It was named originally distinguished coordinate method. It is meanwhile replaced by the Newton trajectory method. Graphical abstract

Fields of Study & Subjects

Polymer composites and self-healing Advanced Materials and Mechanics Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
MRS Communications
Volume
16
Issue
2
Pages
400–402
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN