Special Issues

Crystals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Non-ferrous Alloys
edited by Kesong Miao, Hao Wu and Danyang Li
submission deadline 18 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloy; smelting; microstructure; post-treatment; characterization; high-performance; strengthening mechanisms; toughening mechanism; fracture; fatigue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Recent Advances in Photonic Crystal and Optical Devices submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16313 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors and gas sensors; PhC based optical logic gates; PhC based lasers; PhC based optical filters; PhC based inkless printers; power splitters; optical diodes; Self-collimation; polarization splitters; absorbers for solar thermophotovoltaic applications.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Crystallization Process and Simulation Calculation, Second Edition
edited by , and Kangli Li
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 12379 | Submission Open
Keywords: nucleation and growth; agglomeration and breakage; process analytical technology; process intensification; continuous crystallization; spherical crystallization; molecular dynamics simulation; hydrodynamics simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Crystallization)
Dislocations and Twinning in Metals and Alloys
edited by , and Dinh-Phuc Tran
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4665 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystalline defect; dislocation; twinning; twin boundary; metals and alloys; interaction; plastic deformation; mechanical property; microstructural characterization; modelling; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Nanomaterials for Potential Applications submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4391 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied nanotechnology; water treatment; nanosensors; nanoelectronics; photocatalysis; hybrid nanocomposite; adsorption; metal-organic framework; biomedical applications; environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Anisotropic Acoustic Metamaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2986 | Submission Open
Keywords: anisotropy; acoustic(s); metamaterial; metasurface; cloak; stealth; supersonic(s); ultra-sonic(s); off-diagonal element
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Recent Advances and Perspectives in Electrolysis Processes submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrolysis  ; hydrogen production  ; hydrogen evolution reaction  ; alkaline electrolysis  ; renewable energy  ; membrane electrolysis  ; electrocatalysis  ; sodium-ion battery  ; lithium-ion batteries; water electrolysis; catalysis; electrode catalysis; graphene; nanocomposite  ; anode materials; electrode materials; Pb-catalyzed; energy materials; oxygen reduction reaction; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Advances in Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications
edited by Morteza Enhessari
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; nanostructures; synthesis; characterization; structure– property relationship; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Exploring the Magnetic World: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Revolutionary Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1217 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomagnetism; magnetic nanoparticles; synthesis methods; characterization techniques; magnetic properties; biomedical applications; electronics; spintronics; energy applications; functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Dielectrics: Propelling Technological Progress
edited by and Mohamed M. Salem
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric materials; nano-scale dielectrics; energy storage; dielectric theory and modeling; dielectrics in electronics; dielectrics in communications; high-k dielectrics; dielectric breakdown; dielectric spectroscopy; ferroelectric materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Welding Joints
edited by Hong Bian, Danyang Lin and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure characterization; process optimization; mechanical properties; laser welding; friction stir welding; brazing; finite element simulation; electron beam welding; ultrasonic welding; hybrid welding; metallurgical bond; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
The Synthesis, Modeling and Application of Energetic Crystals
edited by , and Svatopluk Zeman
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-energy-density material; nitrogen-rich energetic material; crystalline energetic material; energetic cocrystals; detonation properties; sensitivity of explosive; density functional theory; molecular dynamics simulation; molecular modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Crystalline Materials)
Electronic Functionalities in Two-Dimensional Layered Materials
edited by Enrique Cobas and Salim El Kazzi
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: beyond CMOS  ; dichalcogenide; MOCVD; van der Waals; two-dimensional; gate dielectric; contact resistance; diffusion barrier; 2D materials; film growth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Synthesis, Characterization, Applications and Computational Studies of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 26 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4939 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; characterization; nanomaterials; adsorbents; catalysts; sensors; energy storage materials; computational methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Coordination Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization and Application submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 12750 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-organic frameworks; luminescence; magnetism; conducting materials; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
Novel ZnO-Based Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Volume II) submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1917 | Submission Open
Keywords: ZnO nanostructures; synthesis; characterization; photocatalysis; water slitting; water purification; air purification; solar cells; piezoelectric generator; sensing; thermoelectric properties; non-wetting and self-cleaning; antimicrobial; opto-fluidics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Semiconductor Nanocrystal Studies for Optoelectronic Applications
edited by Hao-chung Kuo and Yu-Heng Hong
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1271 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanocrystals; nanostructured optoelectronics; quantum dots; light-emitting diodes; organic photovoltaics; perovskite light-emitting diodes; optoelectronic devices; quantum wells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Materials and Devices Grown via Molecular Beam Epitaxy
edited by Daqian Guo, Wuyang Ren and Thorsten Hesjedal
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open
Keywords: epitaxy growth; lattice-mismatch epitaxy; heterostructure; superlattice; characterization methods; semiconductor devices
AI-Enhanced Study of Biomolecular Dynamics with Molecular Dynamics Simulations
edited by and Muhammad Junaid
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational biophysics; machine learning; biomolecular interactions; enzymatic reactions; drug discovery; membrane protein; deep neural network
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomolecular Crystals)
Periodic and Quasi-periodic Structures
edited by and Zhaketov Vladimir
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodic structures; quasi-periodic structures; photonic crystal; phononic crystal; theoretical modeling; multilayers; polarized neutron reflectometry; X-ray diffraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Thermal Energy Storage Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 664 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nano-enhanced phase change material; thermal energy storage; heat transfer; building heating and cooling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Porous Materials and Their Adsorption Behaviors
edited by Peng Ren and Xuemei Yang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; adsorption; synthesis of novel complexes/materials for adsorption; metal-organic frameworks; covalent organic frameworks; chemical sensors; X-ray diffraction; optical properties
Development of Electrode and Electrolyte Materials for Next-Generation Batteries
edited by Jun Wang and Chunguang Kuai
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrode materials; electrolyte materials; energy density; cycle life; sustainability; battery safety; cost-effectiveness; performance at extremes; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Microstructure Evolution and Deformation Mechanisms in Lightweight Alloys
edited by Song Tang, Yuze Li, Zongde Kou and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; aluminium alloys; titanium alloys; microstructure evolution; plastic deformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Challenges and Opportunities in 2D Optoelectronic Materials: Towards Enhanced Performances and Scalability submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D optoelectronic materials; challenges; quantum efficiency; scalability; integration; spectral limitations; photoluminescent effect
Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: Current Trends and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; lead-free perovskites; low-dimensional perovskites; single crystal; perovskite hybridization; device fabrication; film fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Simulation of Abrasive Processes for Crystalline Materials by Means of Molecular Dynamics and Multiscale Methods submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: abrasive processes  ; simulation; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; multiscale methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
In Situ Characterization of Nanocrystals: Electron Microscopy and Beyond
edited by and Wen Wang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: in situ characterization; electron microscopy; nanocrystal; dynamics on the nanoscale; structure– property relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
Research on REBCO Films and Conductors submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4640 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; superconductor; REBCO compounds; sol– gel; chemical solution deposition (CSD); nanoparticles; pinning; nanocomposites; transport properties; magnetic properties.
Effect of Solvents and Solution Chemistry on the Properties of Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by Zhanglin Guo and Gyumin Kim
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2718 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cell; organic solvents; working mechanism; power conversion efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Synthesis and Application of Nanocomposite Materials submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2092 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; multifunctional; carbon nanoparticles; metallic nanoparticles; sensing; strain sensors; mechanical properties; electrical properties; smart robotics; human motion monitoring; structural health monitoring; batteries; supercapacitors
Two-Dimensional Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Device Applications
edited by Yijing Y. Stehle, Fangzhu Qing and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1892 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; synthesis; top-down; bottom-up; transistor; two-dimensional devices; nanofabrication; applications of 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Pushing the Boundaries of Liquid Crystal-Enabled Technologies and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 707 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; liquid crystal beam steering; liquid crystal devices and sensors; liquid crystal at GHz and THz; liquid crystal optics and photonics; photosensitive liquid crystals; liquid crystal driving and alignment; liquid crystal transmission line and waveguide; liquid crystal synthesis and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid Crystals)
Hot Corrosion and Oxidation of Alloys submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8509 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature oxidation; hot corrosion phenomena; coatings for oxidation and hot corrosion protection; development of advanced high-temperature corrosion-resistant alloys; oxidation of thin films; kinetics of oxidation; effect of material composition and microstructure on oxidation and hot corrosion behaviour; investigation of the oxidation and hot corrosion mechanism; molecular dynamics simulation; DFT; machine learning in oxidation; and hot corrosion study; corrosion simulation calculation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Polycrystalline Materials—from Microstructure Characterization to Applications submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open
Keywords: polycrystalline materials; microstructural analysis; polycrystalline thin films; solvothermal synthesis; mechanism; model; performance characterization; preparation methods; porous materials; magnetic materials; covalent organometallic frameworks; post-synthesis of porous materials; morphology tuning; processing of polycrystalline materials; high surface area materials; supramolecular interactions; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); layered materials; polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Materials)
Epitaxial Growth and Application of Metallic Oxide Thin Films
edited by Fengmiao Li and Ronny Sutarto
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic oxide films; epitaxial growth; oxide interfaces; molecular beam epitaxy; pulsed laser deposition; atomic layer deposition; sputtering deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Photocatalysis and Targeted Sorbent Activity of Advanced Polymer-Based Composites
edited by Hristo Penchev, and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composites; nanoparticles; imprinted polymers; metal/covalent organic frameworks; photocatalysis; adsorption; pollutants; dye; heavy metal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Crystal Engineering in Conducting and Magnetic Molecular Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of novel tetrathiafulvalene-based compounds; synthesis of novel transition metal bis(dithiolene) compounds; crystal engineering; self-assembling; molecular conductors; molecular magnets; chiral molecular materials; non-covalent interactions; hydrogen bonds; halogen bonds; chalcogen bonds; π – π interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
Advanced Research of Electroceramics for Energy Conversion, Storage and Devices
edited by , , and Sílvia Soreto Teixeira
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: electroceramics; synthesis processes; structural characterization; morphological characterization; dielectric properties; magnetic properties; piezoelectric properties; energy conversion; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Emerging Applications of Ferroelectrics in Nanoelectronics and Renewable Energy
edited by Dawei Zhang, , Ran Su and Ying Pan
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectrics; nanoferroelectric materials; nanoelectronics; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Advances of Shape Memory Alloys
edited by Jianing Zhu and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory effect  ; superelasticity; alloying composition design; post-treatment; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Synthesis, Processing and Characterization of Micro- and Nanostructured Functional Materials for Advanced Applications
edited by Osama Ahmed Fouad, and Ramadan A. Geioushy
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured functional materials for advanced applications; advanced functional composite materials; advanced processing and manufacturing for functional materials; advanced functional materials for flexible optoelectronics; advanced magnetic materials; advanced piezoelectronic; ferroelectric; pyroelectric; and multiferroic materials; advanced ceramic and bio-ceramic materials; advanced materials for energy storage and harvesting; advanced functional materials for sensor and actuator applications; advanced functional materials for environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Optical Crystals: Preparation, Properties and Applications
edited by Zhen Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: new technologies in crystal growth; laser crystals; nonlinear optical crystals; scintillation crystals; acousto-optic/electro-optic/magneto-optic crystals; single crystal fibers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Materials)
Research on Crystalline Metamaterials
edited by Meiqin Liu, Ningfeng Bai and Weihua Jiang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: O-type device miniaturization; M-type device miniaturization; single-negative metamaterials; double-negative metamaterials; material EM excitation; tunable metamaterial; reconfigurable metamaterials; pulsed power system miniaturization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Materials)
Surface Modification Treatments of Metallic Materials
edited by , and Zongwei Ren
submission deadline 24 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2218 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; surface integrity; microstructure; residual stress; surface morphology; microhardness; metallic materials; mechanical property; fatigue; high-performance manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Wide Bandgap Semiconductor: GaN and SiC Material and Device
edited by Hao-chung Kuo, Chun-Hsiung Lin and
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 25124 | Submission Open
Keywords: power devices; RF devices; LED; micro-LED; lasers; LiFi GaN SiC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Structure, Thermal and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Materials submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open
Keywords: Nanocrystalline materials; ; Powder alloys; ; Thin films; ; Ribbons alloys; ; Structure; ; Microstructure; ; Magnetic properties; ; Thermal behavior.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Schiff Base Derivatives: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Applications, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14874 | Submission Open
Keywords: schiff bases; heterocycles; hirshfeld; X-ray crystal structure; biological activities; nonlinear optics; nanoparticles; MOFs; metal complexes; supramolecular coordination chemistry; computational chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Crystalline Materials)
Metal Oxides: Crystal Structure, Synthesis and Characterization submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11883 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; material characterization; synthesis; crystal structure; nanomaterials; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Dynamic Properties of Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals
edited by Yuri Panarin
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric smectic liquid crystals; bent-core liquid crystals; nematic liquid crystals; helix; dynamics; relaxation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid Crystals)
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