Materials Structure and Properties: Prediction, Characterization, and Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Materials are at the heart of innovation, driving progress across science, engineering, and technology. With rapid advancements in both experimental methodologies and computational tools, materials research is undergoing a transformative era. This Special Issue aims to highlight a broad spectrum of cutting-edge developments in materials science, ranging from novel material design and structural prediction to property characterization and real-world applications.
We welcome contributions that explore computational and simulation approaches such as first-principles calculations, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, which are accelerating material discovery and optimization. Experimental breakthroughs in synthesis and characterization, including those conducted under extreme conditions or utilizing advanced facilities like synchrotron X-ray and neutron sources, are also of significant interest.
This Special Issue invites interdisciplinary research connecting materials science to a wide array of applications, including but not limited to electronic and optoelectronic devices, condensed matter and quantum physics, astronomy, and earth and planetary sciences. By bridging theory, computations, and experiments, this Special Issue aims to showcase innovative research that not only deepens our understanding of materials, but also opens new pathways for technological advancement.
Researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry are encouraged to contribute their latest findings and perspectives to this dynamic and evolving field.
Prof. Dr. Jiuhua Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- materials science
- characterization
- synthesis
- new technologies and applications
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