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贡献者

我们的 2021 年新兴研究者主题问题汇集了科学家在其独立职业生涯的早期阶段进行的一些最佳研究。每个贡献者都被推荐，因为他们正在开展可能影响材料化学未来方向的工作。祝贺所有入选的研究人员；我们希望您喜欢阅读本期。