The historical trajectory of materials science in Brazil shows the fast establishment of a high-quality, sizeable and productive scientific community. It is now time for a change in attitude towards real innovation and excellence.
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Jorio, A., de Sá Barreto, F., de Sampaio, J. et al. Brazilian science towards a phase transition. Nature Mater 9, 528–531 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2790
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