The trend report for solid-state chemistry and materials research in 2024 addresses various focuses such as synthesis efficiency, sustainability, and materials for a lower CO2-emitting future. Research in this field combines classical chemistry, physics, and materials science. Various research projects are presented that deal with the analysis and synthesis of materials, as well as advancements in the development of battery materials. Further research focuses on metal-organic framework compounds (MOFs) and new compounds. Various properties of compounds are also described, such as the magnetoelectric properties of composite compounds or the conductivity of rare earth thiophosphates. The authors provide insights into their research interests and the methods they use.