Journal of Multiscale Materials Informatics
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): April

Quantum Machine Learning Models, Limitations, and Opportunities in the NISQ Era: A Review

Muhamad Akrom (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Aprilyani Nur Safitri (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Novianto Nur Hidayat (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Wahyu Aji Eko Prabowo (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Setyo Budi (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Reza Pamungkas Putra Sukanli (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jul 2026

Abstract

Quantum machine learning (QML) has emerged as a promising interdisciplinary field that integrates principles of quantum computing with machine learning techniques to address complex computational challenges. By leveraging quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, QML aims to enhance learning efficiency, improve model performance, and enable the exploration of high-dimensional feature spaces that are intractable for classical methods. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent developments in QML, covering fundamental concepts, algorithmic taxonomies, data encoding techniques, implementation challenges, and real-world applications. Key approaches, including quantum support vector machines (QSVM), variational quantum circuits (VQC), and quantum neural networks (QNN), are systematically analyzed. Furthermore, critical challenges, including noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) limitations, barren plateaus, data encoding bottlenecks, and the lack of demonstrated quantum advantage, are discussed in detail. The review also highlights emerging applications in material informatics, energy systems, healthcare, and optimization problems. Finally, future research directions are outlined, emphasizing the need for advancements in quantum hardware, scalable algorithms, hybrid frameworks, and standardized benchmarking. This work aims to provide a structured perspective on the current state of QML and to identify opportunities in deploy it effectively in solve real-world problems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jimat

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Computer Science & IT Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Journal of Multiscale Materials Informatics (JIMAT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, free of APC (until December 2025), and published 2 times (April and October) in one year. JIMAT is an interdisciplinary journal emphasis on cutting-edge research situated at the intersection of materials science and ...