Our 2021 Emerging Investigators themed issues gather together some of the best research being conducted by scientists in the early stages of their independent careers. Each contributor was recommended as they are carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry. Congratulations to all of the researchers featured; we hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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2021 年新兴调查员问题的撰稿人

我们的 2021 年新兴调查员主题问题汇集了科学家在独立职业生涯早期进行的一些最佳研究。推荐每位贡献者，因为他们正在开展有可能影响材料化学未来方向的工作。祝贺所有的研究人员；我们希望你喜欢阅读这个问题。