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Announcements
4 March 2026
MDPI’s 2025 Best Paper Awards—Award-Winning Papers Announced
MDPI is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Best Paper Awards, celebrating exceptional research for its scientific merit and broad impact. After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Academic Editors, this year’s awards showcase papers that stand out for their innovation, relevance, and high-quality presentation.
Out of a highly competitive pool, 396 winning papers have been recognized for their exceptional contributions. We congratulate these authors for pushing the boundaries of their respective disciplines.
At MDPI, we are dedicated to broadening the reach of innovative science. To learn more about the award-winning papers and explore research projects in your field of study, please visit the following links:
- Biology and Life Sciences;
- Business and Economics;
- Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
- Computer Sciences and Mathematics;
- Engineering;
- Environmental and Earth Sciences;
- Medicine and Pharmacology;
- Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities;
- Physical Sciences;
- Public Health and Healthcare.
About MDPI Awards:
To reward the global research community and enhance academic dialogue, MDPI journals regularly host award programs across diverse scientific disciplines. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and whose work drives the advancement of their fields.
Explore the Best Paper Awards open for participation, please click here.
2 April 2026
2026 Tu Youyou Award—Open for Nominations
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Tu Youyou Award. Named after Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives, this award recognizes researchers whose work advances the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, while also contributing to human health.
Prize
– CHF 100,000;
– A medal;
– A certificate.
The monetary prize will be shared equally should there be multiple recipients.
Who May Be Nominated?
– Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
Nominees must be individuals; team or group nominations are not permitted. Nominations are valid only for the current award cycle.
Who May Submit a Nomination?
– The director of the nominee’s host research institution or recognized scientists within the field.
Self-nominations will not be considered.
Nomination Materials
– A biographical sketch;
– A detailed description of the nominee’s contributions;
– 5–10 representative academic publications;
– A list of academic honors, awards, and funded projects;
– A nomination letter signed by two nominators.
How to Submit?
Submit nominations online via the following link: https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination
Important Dates
– Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2026
– Winner Announcement: March 2027
For further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website (https://tuyouyouprize.org/). For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.
31 March 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #33 - 2025 Annual Report, Preprints.org, IWD, Recapping Viruses 2026 & Romania Salon
Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts

Scaling Open Access with Integrity: MDPI Annual Report 2025
I am pleased to share the release of MDPI’s 2025 Annual Report, reflecting our continued progress as one of the world’s leading open access publishers. The report highlights not only our growth, but also the continued evolution of our publishing model and our commitment to quality, transparency, and collaboration.
You can explore the full report here: https://mdpi-res.com/data/mdpi_annual_report_2025_0401.pdf?1775045421
Or visit the interactive page: https://www.mdpi.com/annual-report-2025/
A Year of Growth and Responsibility
2025 was a year of significant growth for MDPI. We received over 669,000 manuscript submissions, the highest in our history, while maintaining a rejection rate above 60%, reinforcing our commitment to both scale and quality.
We published 261,576 peer-reviewed open access articles across a portfolio of 500 journals, supported by a global community of more than 68,000 Editorial Board Members and 209,000 reviewers.
Scaling with Integrity
Growth alone is not the objective; how we grow matters.
Our 2025 Annual Report, Scaling Open Access with Integrity, reflects our continued focus on building the systems and processes that support reliable and trustworthy publishing. As submission volumes increase globally, so too does the importance of robust editorial workflows, research integrity frameworks, and the infrastructure required to support them.
In 2025, we continued to invest in:
- Research integrity and quality assurance processes
- Editorial support and reviewer engagement
- Transparency across the publishing workflow
These efforts ensure that scale does not come at the expense of rigor, but rather reinforces it.
Validation Through Indexing and Visibility
As MDPI continues to grow, validation of quality remains essential.
In 2025, the number of MDPI journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection increased from 298 to 329, while Scopus coverage reached 355 journals, including 45 new acceptances. Coverage in major biomedical databases (PMC/Medline/PubMed) expanded to 95 journals, and indexing in Ei Compendex increased significantly.
These milestones reflect the strength of our editorial processes and the trust placed in our journals by independent indexing bodies.
Importantly:
- 96% of all MDPI articles are indexed in Web of Science databases
- More than 1.75 million articles are indexed, with an average of 13 citations per article
Recognition through Journal Citation Reports also continues to grow:
- 298 journals received Impact Factors
- 65% ranked in the top half of their categories
- 61 journals achieved top-quartile positions
These developments demonstrate that growth and quality are advancing together, supported by strong editorial oversight and consistent performance across our journal portfolio.
Strengthening Partnerships and Community
Open access is a collaborative endeavor.
In 2025, we expanded our institutional partnerships to more than 1,000 IOAP agreements, helping simplify publishing for researchers and institutions worldwide.
We also hosted 60 in-person conferences and virtual events, bringing together more than 28,000 participants to exchange ideas, share research, and strengthen connections across the global scientific community.
At the heart of everything we do is this community of authors, editors, reviewers, and partners who make open science possible.
Looking Ahead
Open access continues to move toward becoming the standard model for sharing research globally. With that growth comes increased responsibility.
Our focus moving forward is to continue building a publishing ecosystem that is:
- Collaborative, to serve the research community
- Rigorous, to ensure quality
- Transparent, to support trust
- Scalable, to meet global demand
We believe that open access, when combined with strong editorial standards and integrity, is the most effective way to accelerate scientific progress.
Thank you to all the scholarly community who collaborated with us and our MDPI staff for your continued dedication and contributions in making 2025 a successful year.
Impactful Research

Celebrating Ten Years of Preprints.org: Accelerating Open Research
In 2026, MDPI’s preprints server Preprints.org marked its 10th anniversary as a platform dedicated to accelerating the dissemination of research. Since its launch, Preprints.org has grown into a global platform that hosts more than 120,000 preprints contributed by hundreds of thousands of researchers worldwide, generating tens of millions of views and downloads and demonstrating the value of sharing research openly and rapidly.
At MDPI, we are proud to celebrate ten years of Preprints.org supporting the mission of open science. Over the past decade, we have seen how early sharing of research can accelerate collaboration and help ideas move more quickly from discovery to impact.
The Evolution of Preprints
While Preprints.org launched in 2016, the idea behind it has deeper roots. The concept of rapid research dissemination has existed for decades, with early preprint servers showing how open sharing can accelerate scientific progress.
Over the past decade, preprints have become an increasingly important part of scholarly communication. Researchers across disciplines are looking at faster ways to share their discoveries, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from the global scientific community.
Preprints in a Growing Research Ecosystem
The global preprint landscape has expanded significantly over the past decade, with multiple platforms serving different research communities. The figure below (sourced from James Butcher newsletter), based on data from Dimensions (Digital Science), shows the growth of preprint outputs across several major platforms over time.

Among these platforms, arXiv (the pioneering preprint server) has experienced great growth in recent years. At the same time, other platforms have continued to expand their reach across disciplines, capturing increasing global interest in early research sharing.
Preprints.org contributes to this evolving ecosystem by providing a multidisciplinary platform that works in synergy with academic journals, helping researchers bridge the gap between rapid dissemination and the formal publication process.
Celebrating the First Decade
To commemorate this milestone, Preprints.org launched a 10th Anniversary celebration hub highlighting the impact of preprints and the researchers who contribute to them.

One of the central initiatives is the Popular Preprints of the Decade Award, recognizing influential preprints published between 2016 and 2026 across multiple research fields. Through community voting, the award will recognize research that has generated high engagement and visibility within the global research community.
Looking Ahead: The Next Decade of Preprints
As research communication continues to evolve, preprints will continue to play an important role in enabling faster collaboration, improving transparency, and expanding access to knowledge. The next decade may bring further integration between preprint platforms and journals, new tools for discovery and evaluation, and greater global participation in open science.
At MDPI, we remain committed to supporting researchers through platforms that encourage the open exchange of ideas. The success of Preprints.org over the past ten years reflects the engagement and trust of the global research community – authors, readers, reviewers, and collaborators who believe in the value of sharing knowledge openly.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the development and growth of Preprints.org over the past decade!
Inside MDPI

Beyond International Women’s Day: Supporting Women in Research
International Women’s Day (IWD) offers an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women around the world and reflect on how we can continue building a more inclusive future. In research and academia, this conversation carries particular importance, as scientific progress depends on diverse perspectives, and supporting women in science is essential to strengthening the global research ecosystem.
For MDPI, IWD is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in research and highlight the initiatives, conversations, and collaborations that help support researchers across disciplines and career stages.
Highlighting Women in Science Across MDPI
This year, MDPI marked International Women’s Day with a global campaign highlighting research, awards, and perspectives that support women in science. Throughout the week, our teams shared content across MDPI’s social media channels sharing the work of women researchers and encouraging engagement across the academic community.

As part of this initiative, MDPI published several blog articles exploring important themes related to gender equity in research. One article, Give Support, Gain Progress: Retaining Women in Science, discusses the importance of mentorship, institutional support, and inclusive research environments in helping women build sustainable scientific careers.
Another featured article, Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health Research, highlights the ongoing need to address disparities in health research and ensure that women’s health receives the scientific attention and investment it deserves.
These topics capture the notion that supporting women in science benefits not only individual researchers but the entire scientific community. When researchers from diverse backgrounds can contribute their perspectives and ideas, the scope and impact of scientific discovery expand.
Creating Spaces for Dialogue
Beyond online content, MDPI is also supporting conversations about women in research through community engagement.

On 10 March, MDPI UK hosted the “Women in Research” event, bringing together researchers and professionals to share experiences and discuss the opportunities and challenges women face throughout their scientific careers. Events like these are an opportunity for open dialogue, mentorship, and networking to create more inclusive research communities.
Looking Beyond a Single Day
While IWD is an important moment of recognition, progress requires ongoing effort.
Supporting women in research involves many forms of engagement: from mentorship and collaboration to creating inclusive environments in which diverse voices are heard and valued. Publishers, institutions, and researchers all play a role in building this ecosystem.
At MDPI, we remain committed to supporting the global research community and to promoting open access publishing as a foundation for accessible and inclusive knowledge-sharing.
As we reflect on IWD this year, we recognize the many women who contribute to research as authors, reviewers, editors, mentors, and educators; we also recognize the impact they continue to have on the advancement of science. The influence of women in research extends far beyond a single day of recognition, reminding us that supporting them is a commitment that continues throughout the year.
Coming Together for Science

Highlights from Viruses 2026 – New Horizons in Virology (11–13 March)
Through 11–13 March, we successfully delivered the Viruses 2026 – New Horizons in Virology MDPI conference in Barcelona, bringing together an international community of researchers, editors, and partners dedicated to advancing the field of virology.
Conference Highlights
Viruses 2026 in numbers:
- 198 total registrations, with 171 attendees on site
- 233 submissions, with 122 accepted
- 42 short talks, 9 flash talks, and 80 posters
- 13 invited speakers and 1 keynote speaker

The strong level of participation and quality of submissions once again demonstrate the relevance of the Viruses community.
A standout moment was the keynote lecture by Dr. Ho, which also attracted an NBC documentary film crew, highlighting the broader impact of the research being presented.
Scientific Programme
The conference programme covered areas across modern virology, including viral replication, pathogenesis, immunology, and public health. Sessions explored topics on antiviral therapeutics and vaccines, innate immunity, virus–host interactions, and the structure and mechanisms of virus replication.
Together, these discussions highlighted both the fundamental biology of viruses and the translational challenges of addressing emerging infectious diseases, reflecting the breadth and continued importance of virology research in a global context. The programme also included a sponsored workshop on research data management in virology, further emphasizing the importance of data practices in advancing the field.
Thank You
Feedback from participants has been very positive, and I would like to thank the Conference team for the organization and delivery of this year’s event.

Thank you to our Viruses journal team and all colleagues involved behind the scenes in supporting the delivery of the event. As noted by Dr. Eric Freed (EiC of Viruses), the success of this edition gives us strong momentum as we look ahead to the next conference in 2028, with opportunities to further expand participation and engagement.
Closing Thoughts

Recap from MDPI Romania Salon in Cluj-Napoca (24 March)
On 24 March, we had the opportunity to meet with members of the Romanian research community in Cluj-Napoca at our MDPI Romania Salon. The event was a space for presentations, open discussion, and the exchange of perspectives on publishing and the research landscape in Romania.

We welcomed 39 participants, including 27 researchers from institutions across Romania, representing cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Reșița. Among them were Editorial Board Members, Associate Editors, and Guest Editors, all of whom play an important role in collaborating with MDPI and shaping the quality and direction of academic publishing.
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A Shared Commitment to Research Excellence
These events reflect MDPI’s commitment to connecting with and supporting researchers by means of transparency, dialogue, and collaboration. During the day, MDPI colleagues shared a series of presentations covering different parts of our publishing ecosystem:
- MDPI’s presence in Romania – Anamaria Vartolomei (Journal Relationship Specialist (JRS), Section Managing Editor (ME))
- MDPI’s performance, growth, and impact in Romania – Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- Academic services, initiatives, and projects supporting researchers – Ioana Preda (JRS, Section ME)
- Best practices and standards in publication ethics – Lavinia Rogojina (Research Integrity Manager)
- Panel session on ethics, AI, and peer review – Lavinia Rogojina, Ioana Preda, Doris Larisa Albu (JRS, Section ME), Cristina Georgiana Spelmezan (JRS, Section ME)
- Closing remarks – Lavinia Dumitrela Cozma (Operations Manager, Section ME)

Feedback from participants was very positive, particularly regarding the quality of discussions, the relevance of the topics, and the opportunity to engage directly with MDPI colleagues. What stood out most was the openness of the discussion. These events are important not only for the purposes of presenting what we do, but also as an opportunity to listen, understand concerns, and continue to build alignment with the research community.
Romania and the Growth of Open Access Publishing
The Romanian research landscape continues to show growth in open access (OA) publishing.
In 2025:
- 72% of all publications in Romania were published as OA
- Of these, 74% were Gold Open Access
Over the past five years, Romania has produced more than 109,000 publications, with approximately 71% available openly, highlighting a sustained shift toward accessibility and knowledge-sharing.
Within this landscape, MDPI continues to play a significant role:

- MDPI is the leading OA publisher in Romania, contributing 42% of all OA publications in 2025
- More than 37,000 articles have been published with MDPI by Romanian institutions since 1996
- This figure includes over 7,500 publications in 2025 alone
- More than 400 Editorial Board Members from Romania collaborate with MDPI across disciplines
These trends show the growth of OA and the strength of collaboration between MDPI and the Romanian research community.
Looking Ahead
As academic publishing continues to evolve, maintaining open and transparent communication with researchers is essential. Events such as our Salons and Summits provide great opportunities to exchange perspectives and to build trust and collaboration.
Thank you to all participants who joined us in Cluj, and to our teams in Romania for delivering a successful event. A special thank-you to Alina-Florina Agafitei (Marketing Specialist) for her care and attention to detail in delivering the Salon.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
26 March 2026
Meet Us at the 11th International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis, 28–31 May 2026, Beijing, China
Conference: The 11th International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis
Hosted by: Tsinghua University
Co-organized by: Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP, CAS), Institute of Metal Research (IMR, CAS) and Chinese Society of Particuology (CSP)
Date: 28–31 May 2026
Place: Beijing, China
Booth: #19
The 11th International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis (CARBOCAT) will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China, from 28 to 31 May 2026, and will be hosted by Tsinghua University.
The conference will explore different aspects of carbon-based materials in catalysis, ranging from nanotubes, nanofibers, and graphene to 3D carbon composites, with particular emphasis on their active, “non-innocent” roles in driving reactions.
Heteroatom-doped carbon scaffolds and metal-decorated carbon networks will serve as unifying themes across all sessions, complemented by recent advances in operando characterization and the scalable synthesis of carbon allotropes. Particular emphasis will be placed on catalytic processes and reactor engineering that support renewable energy technologies and global decarbonization.
In alignment with the goal of achieving a green and efficient carbon economy by 2050, the symposium strongly encourages contributions that explore the intersection of AI technologies with carbon catalytic processes, particularly and their applications related to the production of green fuels.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
- Catalysts;
- C — Journal of Carbon Research;
- Materials;
- Sustainable Chemistry;
- Crystals;
- Molbank;
- Organics;
- Physchem;
- Surfaces;
- Reactions;
- Photochem.
If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#19). Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have.
For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://carbocat2026.hoohui.cn/.
25 March 2026
Meet Us at the 20th International Conference on New Actuator Systems and Applications (ACTUATOR 2026), 30 June–1 July 2026, Wiesbaden, Germany
We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be attending the 20th International Conference on New Actuator Systems and Applications (ACTUATOR 2026), held from 30 June to 1 July 2026 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Organized by the VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) and its GMM (Society for Microelectronics, Microsystems and Precision Engineering), this biennial event provides a platform for leading experts, suppliers, and users in the field of new actuators and low-power electromagnetic drives from all over the world.
With about 300 participants from more than 20 countries, ACTUATOR is the premier international forum for executives and researchers from industry, institutes, and academia to exchange expertise and foster business collaborations in new actuator technologies. The conference focuses on the transfer of R&D results into innovative applications and the development of new technologies.
For three decades, ACTUATOR has been the key platform for smart materials and microtechnologies. Many visionary ideas have evolved into mass-produced applications, including fuel injection systems, adaptive shock absorbers, nanopositioning, and precision engineering, such as camera lenses. The exhibition showcases components, system solutions, and applications of smart actuators and low-power electromagnetic drives, alongside measurement techniques, control concepts, driver components, system integration, and simulation tools.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
- Actuators;
- Micromachines;
- Crystals;
- Inventions;
- Electronics;
- Robotics;
- Machines;
- Automation;
- JETA;
- Hardware;
- Applied Sciences.
If you are planning to attend ACTUATOR 2026, we cordially invite you to visit MDPI at booth #5. Our representatives look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more details about the conference, please visit the official website: https://www.actuator.de/en.
25 March 2026
Acknowledging the Contributions of Our Reviewers in 2025
As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI maintains rigorous publication standards. This mission relies on the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, who invest their time and knowledge to ensure the quality and integrity of the research we publish.
In 2025, over 209,000 reviewers contributed to the peer-review process at MDPI, providing more than 1.3 million review reports for our journals. To express our gratitude, MDPI’s Reviewer Recognition Program highlights reviewers across over 400 journals, featuring those who have assessed at least one manuscript and agreed to be acknowledged.
In addition, MDPI has identified its Top 1000 Reviewers of 2024 to recognize those whose expertise, dedication, and thoughtful evaluations were particularly outstanding.
Many journals have also established Outstanding Reviewer Awards to honor our reviewers’ commitment to publication excellence. Together with the Exceptional Reviewer List, we showcase the importance of reviewers’ work and their time and dedication.
These initiatives serve to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude towards the whole reviewer community. In recognition of their contributions, we also welcome new researchers to join this community. If you would like to contribute to open access publishing, learn more about the reviewers’ benefits and sign up to join us.
20 March 2026
Meet Us at the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, 26 April–1 May 2026, Honolulu, USA
MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, which will be held from 26 April to 1 May 2026, in Honolulu, USA.
The conference will convene researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world for a cross-disciplinary collaboration and scientific exchange. The Meeting & Exhibit will feature breakthroughs in areas such as sustainable manufacturing, advanced characterization, and energy materials—driving forward innovation on a global scale.
MDPI is committed to supporting and disseminating high-quality research in the field of materials science.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the event:
- Materials;
- Nanomaterials;
- Construction Materials;
- Crystals;
- Energies;
- Fibers;
- Gels;
- J. Compos. Sci.;
- Physchem;
- Polymers;
- QuBS;
- Reactions;
- Solids;
- Textiles;
- Coatings;
- Electronic Materials;
- Adhesives;
- Alloys;
- Applied Nano;
- Membranes.
If you are attending the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, we warmly invite you to visit our booth. Our representatives will be available to discuss publishing opportunities, open access benefits, and our commitment to advancing materials research.
For more information about the conference, please visit the official website here.
20 March 2026
Meet Us at the 2026 KIChE Spring Meeting, 22–24 April 2026, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
Conference: 2026 KIChE Spring Meeting
Date: 22–24 April 2026
Location: Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
The Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) is one of the largest chemical engineering societies in Korea with 60 years of tradition. The KIChE has more than 6,000 members with 9 regional sections and 13 technical divisions. The KIChE encourages technical, social and cultural exchanges between the members. It endeavors to improve the technological level of domestic academia and promotes the development of technology through educational–industrial cooperation.
MDPI will be attending the 2026 KIChE Spring Meeting as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held from 22 to 24 April 2026, in Jeju Island, and expects to bring together approximately 3000 participants, ranging from academic to industry. We gladly invite researchers to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.
The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:
- ChemEngineering;
- AppliedChem;
- Electrochem;
- Energies;
- ESA;
- Fuels;
- Materials;
- Membranes;
- Organics;
- Oxygen;
- Processes;
- Solar;
- Catalysts;
- Clean Technologies;
- Crystals;
- Reactions.
Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at MDPI’s booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.kiche.or.kr/conference/greetings.
19 March 2026
Crystals | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Crystal Engineering” Section
As all of the articles published in Crystals (ISSN: 2073-4352) are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our highly cited papers in the Section “Crystal Engineering”, which are listed below:
1. “Doped, Two-Dimensional, Semiconducting Transition Metal Dichalcogenides in Low-Concentration Regime”
by Mallesh Baithi and Dinh Loc Duong
Crystals 2024, 14(10), 832; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14100832
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/10/832
2. “Recent Progress of Floating-Zone Techniques for Bulk Single-Crystal Growth”
by Naoki Kikugawa
Crystals 2024, 14(6), 552; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14060552
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/6/552
3. “Numerical Simulation of CdTe Crystal Growth Using the Vertical Gradient Freeze Technique Assisted by Axial Low-Frequency Oscillations of the Melt”
by Oleg Nefedov, Alexey Dovnarovich, Vladimir Kostikov, Elena Mozhevitina, Dmitry Bocharnikov and Igor Avetissov
Crystals 2024, 14(1), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14010072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/1/72
4. “Noncovalent Interactions in Coordination Chemistry of Cyclic Trinuclear Copper(I) and Silver(I) Pyrazolates”
by Arina Olbrykh, Gleb Yakovlev, Aleksei Titov and Elena Shubina
Crystals 2025, 15(2), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15020115
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/2/115
5. “Advancements in the Research on the Preparation and Growth Mechanisms of Various Polymorphs of Calcium Carbonate: A Comprehensive Review”
by Cheng-Gong Lu, Chu-Jie Jiao, Xiu-Cheng Zhang, Jian-Sheng Zheng and Xue-Fei Chen
Crystals 2025, 15(3), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15030265
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/265
6. “Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Supramolecular Features of Novel 2,4-Diaminopyrimidine Salts”
by Joanna Bojarska, Krzysztof Łyczko and Adam Mieczkowski
Crystals 2024, 14(2), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14020133
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/2/133
7. “Energetic Features of H-Bonded and π-Stacked Assemblies in Pyrazole-Based Coordination Compounds of Mn(II) and Cu(II): Experimental and Theoretical Studies”
by Mridul Boro, Trishnajyoti Baishya, Antonio Frontera, Miquel Barceló-Oliver and Manjit K. Bhattacharyya
Crystals 2024, 14(4), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14040318
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/4/318
8. “Exploring Various Crystal and Molecular Structures of Gabapentin—A Review”
by Justyna Baranowska and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
Crystals 2024, 14(3), 257; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14030257
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/3/257
9. “Improved Experimental Yield of Temperature-Cycle-Induced Deracemization (TCID) with Cooling and Crystal Washing: Application of TCID for the Industrial Scale”
by Jin Maeda, Pascal Cardinael, Adrian Flood and Gerard Coquerel
Crystals 2024, 14(7), 588; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14070588
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/7/588
by William Clegg and Gary S. Nichol
Crystals 2024, 14(1), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14010098
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/1/98
19 March 2026
Crystals | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Crystalline Metals and Alloys” Section
As all of the articles published in Crystals (ISSN: 2073-4352) are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our highly cited papers in the Section “Crystalline Metals and Alloys”, which are listed below:
1. “A Critical Review on Recent Advancements in Aluminium-Based Metal Matrix Composites”
by Amlan Kar, Aditya Sharma and Sachin Kumar
Crystals 2024, 14(5), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14050412
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/5/412
2. “A Modern Approach to HEAs: From Structure to Properties and Potential Applications”
by Radu Nartita, Daniela Ionita and Ioana Demetrescu
Crystals 2024, 14(5), 451; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14050451
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/5/451
3. “Review of Molten Salt Corrosion in Stainless Steels and Superalloys”
by Ying Wei, Peiqing La, Yuehong Zheng, Faqi Zhan, Haicun Yu, Penghui Yang, Min Zhu, Zemin Bai and Yunteng Gao
Crystals 2025, 15(3), 237; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15030237
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/237
4. “Enhancement of Surface Properties Using Ultrashort-Pulsed-Laser Texturing: A Review”
by Reem A. Alsaigh
Crystals 2024, 14(4), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14040353
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/4/353
5. “Recent Advances in Laser Surface Hardening: Techniques, Modeling Approaches, and Industrial Applications”
by Łukasz Łach
Crystals 2024, 14(8), 726; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14080726
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/8/726
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