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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Multiscale Interactions Between Surface Topographies, Their Functions and Formation Technologies for Crystalline Materials (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 27 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale analysis; surface topography; roughness surface metrology; surface texture; feature-based characterizations; surface– function interactions; additive manufacturing; nontraditional manufacturing
A Hands-On Guide to the Synthesis of Bimetallic Catalysts
edited by , Bolun Wang, and Alexander Gunnarson
submission deadline 29 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open
Keywords: bimetallic catalysts; nanoalloys; fused catalysts; mechanical alloying; colloidal synthesis; galvanic replacement; deposition– precipitation; atomic layer deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Metamaterials and Their Devices
edited by , Haiyu Zheng and Bui Xuan Khuyen
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5534 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; applications; fundamental issues; emerging fields for MMs; electromagnetic response; magnetic-resonance; electric-resonance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Metal Matrix Composites: Structure, Properties and Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5450 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; microstructure; mechanical properties; wear; thermophysical properties; electrical properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Nanomaterials: Nanostructures and Magnetic Semiconductors
edited by , , and Nguyen Thi Nhat Hang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5163 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystals; ceramics; alloys; oxides; semiconductors; quantum dots; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; life; health; energy; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) Devices and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2632 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-electron mobility transistors; HEMT simulation; HEMT applications; HEMT heterostructure; gallium nitride; gallium arsenide; indium phosphide; ultrawide bandgap semiconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Advances in Crystal Growth: Pioneering Materials for Tomorrow's Technologies
edited by Yong Liu, Arnaud Magrez and David Wen Hua Bi
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2559 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystal growth of novel materials; design of solvent– solution systems; flux growth; floating zone growth; chemical vapour transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
Modern Technologies in the Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2466 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; additive manufacturing; friction stir processing; aluminum; copper; nickel; titanium alloys and steels; selective laser melting; electron beam additive manufacturing; selective laser sintering; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Advances and Application of Phononic Crystals
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2011 | Submission Open
Keywords: phononic crystals; wave control; optomechanics; acoustic metamaterials; acoustic band gaps; topological properties; elastic waves; energy harvesting; thermal transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Hydroxyapatite and Perovskite Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, Atomistic Simulations, and Resources for Teaching the Concepts submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; characterization; industrial applications; ab initio calculations; engineering education; pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Quantum Dots: Properties and Applications
edited by Byoungho Kang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1267 | Submission Open
Keywords: II– VI/III– V compound quantum dots; perovskite; carbon dots; nanoparticles; surface modification; surface encapsulation; down-conversion; up-conversion; renewable energy applications; display applications; illumination applications; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Piezoelectric Ceramics and Devices
edited by Jiagang Wu and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; lead-free piezoelectrics; multiferroic materials; dielectric materials; sensing and actuation; energy storage and conversion; design and fabrication; biomedical and catalytic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polycrystalline Ceramics)
Wet Chemical Synthesis of Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open
Keywords: wet chemical methods; solvothermal synthesis; template synthesis; sonochemical synthesis; seeded growth; functional materials; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Crystals submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-crystals; modeling; bio-macromolecules; kinetics; thermodynamics; industrial processes; far from equilibrium; phase separation; crystallization; complex processes; theory; simulations; transport properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Crystallization)
State-of-the-Art Magnesium Alloys—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; cast alloys; wrought alloys; mechanical properties; welding and joining; corrosion; biodegradable Mg alloys; hydrogen storage; Mg– air battery; functional Mg alloys; modelling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Biomedical Nanoparticles—Recent Advances and Future Perspective submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: (liquid) crystalline nanoparticles; nanomedicine; nanopharmaceuticals; nanoprobes; nano-bio interface; toxicity; biocompatibility; (bio)sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Pressure-Induced Phase Transition in Crystalline Materials
edited by Lei Liu
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: high pressure; phase transition; minerals; alloys; ceramics; metal– organic framework; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Materials)
III-Nitride Materials: Properties, Growth, and Applications submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18642 | Submission Open
Keywords: InGaN LEDs; InGaN lasers; UV LEDs; HEMTs; growth; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructural Electrode Materials submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3656 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– ion batteries; cathode materials; anode materials; synthesis of electrode materials; characterization of electrode materials; storage materials; nanotechnology and rechargeable batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Nondestructive Characterization and Evaluation of Crystalline Materials
edited by Xiongbing Li, Anmin Yin, Yongfeng Song and Jie Zhang
submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open
Keywords: nondestructive evaluation; random media characterization; ultrasonic/laser ultrasonics; signal processing approaches; inverse analysis; fundamental acousto-optic; wave propagation and scattering; simulation and theory; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Recent Trends in Advanced Photocatalytic Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Coatings
edited by Jaspal Singh and
submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; nanostructures; thin films; nanohybrids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Novel Nanomaterials for Catalytic and Biological Applications (Volume II) submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8623 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; metal– organic frameworks; covalent organic frameworks; catalytic applications; biological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Metal Oxides: Synthesis, Characterization, Theoretical Investigations and Applications submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open
Keywords: fabrication (including low-cost methods and techniques); characterization of metal oxide nanomaterials and semiconductors; theoretical Investigations; simulations and modeling; hydrothermal; electrodeposition; nanostructures; semiconductor; thin films; electrical; optical; properties; structural; morphological properties; photoelectrochemical properties; biosensor; solar cells; energy storage; supercapacitors; LEDs devices; wastewater treatment; antimicrobial; cancer imaging; and drug delivery applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Exploring the Frontier of MOFs through Crystallographic Studies submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray diffraction; crystallography; metal– organic frameworks; topological studies; structural proprieties; new techniques; characterization; rational design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Welding Dissimilar Materials
edited by Yanyu Song and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open
Keywords: brazing; diffusion bonding; laser welding; fraction stir welding; microstructure; mechanical property; finite element simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Non-ferrous Alloys
edited by Kesong Miao, Hao Wu and Danyang Li
submission deadline 18 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 118 | 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 15729 | 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 10862 | 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)
Anisotropic Acoustic Metamaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6671 | 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)
Dislocations and Twinning in Metals and Alloys
edited by , and Dinh-Phuc Tran
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4343 | 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 4149 | 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)
Advances in Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications
edited by Morteza Enhessari
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1506 | 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)
Recent Advances and Perspectives in Electrolysis Processes submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1419 | 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)
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 1141 | 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 765 | 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)
The Synthesis, Modeling and Application of Energetic Crystals
edited by , and Svatopluk Zeman
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 370 | 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)
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Welding Joints
edited by Hong Bian, Danyang Lin and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 344 | 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)
Electronic Functionalities in Two-Dimensional Layered Materials
edited by Enrique Cobas and Salim El Kazzi
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 168 | 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 4680 | 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 | 12 articles | Viewed by 11526 | 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 1823 | 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 1161 | 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 1141 | 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 1119 | 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 1015 | 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 605 | 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 204 | 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 188 | 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 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; aluminium alloys; titanium alloys; microstructure evolution; plastic deformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: Current Trends and Future Perspectives submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 148 | 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)
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