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Emergent Properties in Strongly Correlated Materials
edited by Pinku Roy, and
submission deadline 17 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1265 | Submission Open
Keywords: colossal magnetoresistance; emergent magnetism; superconductivity; charge density wave
Advances in Crystal Growth: Pioneering Materials for Tomorrow's Technologies
edited by Yong Liu, Arnaud Magrez and David Wen Hua Bi
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7018 | 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)
Metamaterials and Phononic Crystals
edited by and Yanyu Chen
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6550 | Submission Open
Keywords: phononic crystals; metamaterials; metasurfaces; vibration; wave propagation; phonons; theories; simulations; experimental characterization; synthesis; manufacturing; fabrication; topological phonons; nonlinearity; numerical methods; applications; thermal phonons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Research on Electrolytes and Energy Storage Materials
edited by and Mengjie Chen
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4305 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrolytes; energy storage materials; batteries; supercapacitors; lithium-ion batteries; solid-state electrolytes; charge-discharge mechanisms; green technology; sustainable materials; next-generation energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Epitaxial Growth and Application of Metallic Oxide Thin Films
edited by Fengmiao Li and Ronny Sutarto
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3441 | 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)
Liquid Crystal Materials and Devices
edited by , Quanming Chen, Changli Sun and Kun Yin
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2546 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid Crystals)
Exploring the Magnetic World: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Revolutionary Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2515 | 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)
Microstructure and Properties of Intermetallic Compounds
edited by Zhongping Que and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1933 | Submission Open
Keywords: intermetallic; intermetallic phases and alloys; powder metallurgy; crystal structure; chemical bonding; microstructure characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Bio-Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystalline materials; bio-optoelectronics; optoelectronic materials; photonic sensors; semiconductor crystals; light-sensitive biomolecules; bio-optical modulation; optical integration with electronics; in vivo optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Nanostructured Thermoelectric Materials (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric properties; phonon– electron interactions; nanostructured materials; thermal transport; electron transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
New Insights in Electro- and Photo-Catalytic Performance of Biomimetics Composites submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoredox; wastewater treatment; metal– organic framework; electrochemical water splitting; hydrogen production; photocatalytic degradation; electrodes development; biomimetic composite; energy storage; self-cleaning materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Organic Crystalline Materials)
Empowering Industry: Advancements in Cemented Carbides
edited by and Benilde F. O. Costa
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: cemented carbides; hard metals; industrial applications; mechanical properties; microstructure design; fabrication techniques; surface modification; coatings; powder metallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Organic/Polymer Optoelectronic Functional Materials
edited by Xingxing Chen
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of novel molecules and crystal growth; mechanism investigation of functional devices; structure– property relation investigation; thermoelectric properties; power conversion efficiency; fluorescence quantum efficiency; near-infrared II absorption; electron mobility; device fabrication; polymer solar cell; organic electrochemical transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; photoreactors; photocatalysis; bioelectronics; semiconductors; probe; optical properties; NMR and MS; ESR; UPS and PESA; electrochemical cyclic voltammetry; spectroelectrochemistry; GIWAXS (grazing incident wide-angle X-ray diffraction); AFM (atomic force microscope); conjugated molecules; X-ray diffraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Molecular Simulations and Dynamics Analysis of Polymers submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular simulations; polymer dynamics; computational chemistry; molecular dynamics; polymer conformation; monte carlo simulations; polymer materials; phase behavior; thermal transitions; materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Laser Melting of Metals and Metal Matrix Composites (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser melting; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; crystals; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Applications of Protein Crystals
edited by and
submission deadline 27 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein crystallisation; drug discovery; drug design; drug delivery; crystallography; machine learning; biopharmaceutical manufacturing; crystallisation techniques; downstream processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomolecular Crystals)
Metamaterials and Their Devices
edited by , Haiyu Zheng and Bui Xuan Khuyen
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5475 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; applications; fundamental issues; emerging fields for MMs; electromagnetic response; magnetic-resonance; electric-resonance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Advances in Graphene Material Advancements submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced graphene innovations; progress in graphene-based materials; cutting-edge advances in graphene engineering; novel applications of advanced graphene materials; exploring the frontiers of graphene advancements; innovative approaches to advanced graphene synthesis; characterization techniques for advanced graphene; sustainable applications of advanced graphene materials; emerging trends in advanced graphene research; pioneering developments in graphene-based nanomaterials
Advances of Perovskite Solar Cells—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite; commercial development; interface engineer; crystal growth; device stability; degradation; structure design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Advances in Titanium Alloys: Exploring Novel Materials, Processing Techniques, and Applications
edited by Chirag Dhirajlal Rabadia, Syed Faraz Jawed, Milind A. Siddhpura, Arti M. Siddhpura and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: titanium alloys; alloy design; processing technique; heat treatment; cold rolling; hot rolling; additive manufacturing; surface coating; deformation; mechanical property; microstructure; fracture; strengthening; slip; twin; martensitic transformation; X-ray diffraction; scanning electron microscopy; mechanical testing; fatigue testing; corrosion; biomedical alloy; aerospace alloy; cyclic loading
Magnetic Heterosructures: Magnetism and Spintronics
edited by Tianyue Chen and Chi-Feng Pai
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: spintronics; spin dynamics; magnetic materials; emergent materials; magnetic heterostructures
Al-Rich Alloys
edited by Gregory Kubacki, Qiaofu Zhang and Mark L. Weaver
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: aluminum alloys; advanced manufacturing; integrated computational material engineering; advanced microscopy; material properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Liquid Crystals and Devices
edited by , and
submission deadline 1 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2594 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical modulation; liquid crystal photonics; planar optics; liquid crystal display and holography; lens and imaging; AR and VR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid Crystals)
Advanced Microwave Dielectric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 5 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: LTCC; microwave resonator; circulator; gallium nitride; 5G/6G ceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystal Engineering)
Ceramics: Processes, Microstructures, and Properties
edited by , and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7488 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing of ceramics; ceramic matrix composites; polymer-derived ceramics; microstructure of ceramics; materials characterization; thermal/environment barrier coatings; bio-ceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polycrystalline Ceramics)
Nondestructive Characterization and Evaluation of Crystalline Materials
edited by Xiongbing Li, Anmin Yin, Yongfeng Song and Jie Zhang
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2131 | 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)
Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Crystalline Materials
edited by Hamilton Ferreira Gomes Abreu and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open
Keywords: texture; morphology; tribology; corrosion; simulation; deterioration; non-destructive testing; electrochemical; mechanical properties; hydrogen; surfaces; oxide; high temperature; coating; sustainability; oxidation; wear; bioactivity; biomaterials; failure; damage monitoring; fatigue; erosion; surface properties; wear; residual stress; crack; inhibitors; thin films; microstructure; polymers; ceramics; metals; composites; additive manufacturing; magnetism; conduction; manufacturing
Design of Multidimensional and Multifunctional Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by Shuangyue Wang, Mengyao Li and Xiang Ao
submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidimensional and multifunctional carbon materials; energy storage; energy conversion; high performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Structural Materials
edited by Saif Kayani and Byung Joo Kim
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 12009 | Submission Open
Keywords: Fe alloys and steels; lightweight alloys; powder metallurgy; microstructural analysis; deformation analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Recent Advances in Graphene and Other Two-Dimensional Materials submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11413 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; graphene; graphene oxide; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs); graphene-based composites; 2D advanced devices and applications; functionalization of graphene; characterization techniques: electrical; electronic; optical; and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Dielectric Ceramics for Capacitor Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4102 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric ceramics; energy storage density; ceramic capacitor; breakdown strength; energy storage efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polycrystalline Ceramics)
Crystals, Films and Nanocomposite Scintillators Volume III
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2420 | Submission Open
Keywords: scintillators; crystals; films; ceramics; and nanopowders; melt growth; liquid phase epitaxy; and solid-state reactions; luminescence; energy transfer processes; defects and dopants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Emerging Applications of Ferroelectrics in Nanoelectronics and Renewable Energy
edited by Dawei Zhang, , Ran Su and Ying Pan
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2375 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectrics; nanoferroelectric materials; nanoelectronics; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Solidification Processing of Metal Alloys under External Fields
edited by , Yanchun Zhu, Jianfei Zhang, and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open
Keywords: solidification; external fields; material properties; microstructures; crystals; numerical simulation; alloys; microstructure characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Advancements in Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by Surya Prakash Singh and Prem Jyoti Singh Rana
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; tandem solar cells; photovoltaics; cost-effective solar cells; environmental impact and sustainability; interface engineering; deposition techniques (e.g.; spin coating; slot die coating; vapor deposition); stability; durability; power conversion efficiency (pce); X-ray diffraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Advances in Low-Dimensional Materials for Electronics and Sensing Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26855 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; low-dimensional devices; medical diagnosis; gas sensors; flexible electronics; optoelectronics; nanodevices; nanomechanics; MEMS/NEMS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Pushing the Boundaries of Liquid Crystal-Enabled Technologies and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1912 | 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)
Laser–Material Interaction: Principles, Phenomena, and Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1902 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-induced phenomena; shock waves  ; phase transformations; laser parameters; laser surface modification; laser microfabrication  ; laser applications; laser-induced crystallization  ; crystal orientation  ; material properties; surface patterning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Photocatalysis and Targeted Sorbent Activity of Advanced Polymer-Based Composites submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1450 | 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)
Porous Materials and Their Adsorption Behaviors
edited by Peng Ren and Xuemei Yang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1265 | 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
Novel Photoelectric Materials and Their Photophysical Processes
edited by Xianshao Zou and Wenping Yin
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 811 | Submission Open
Keywords: optoelectronics; crystal structure; energy; perovskite; semiconductor; polymer; ultrafast spectroscopy; photon– matter interaction; photophysics and photochemistry; charge carrier dynamics.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials for Energy Applications)
Scintillator and Phosphor Materials—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open
Keywords: scintillator crystals; phosphor materials; inorganic scintillators; co-doped scintillators; mixed scintillators; medical imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Applications of Crystal Plasticity in Forming Technologies, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystal plasticity; bulk deformation; material forming; polycrystalline metals; numerical modeling; multiscale modeling; ICME; formability limit; microstructure; polycrystalline metals; multi-phase metals; process modeling; metal forming technology; computational materials engineering; plasticity; thermomechanical processes; materials processing; mechanical behavior; crystallography; mechanical testing; mechanical properties; multi-phase metallic materials; TRIP/TWIP Steels; metal matrix composites; multi-physics modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Novel Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Covalent-Organic Frameworks
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; medicine; environment; smart materials; gas storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials)
Recent Advances in Defect Structure Characterization of Single-Crystalline Materials submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: single crystals; composites; superalloys; crystallization; structural defects; growth defects; testing methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Surface Modification Treatments of Metallic Materials
edited by , and Zongwei Ren
submission deadline 24 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4790 | 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)
Advances in Machine Learning for Atomistic Simulations: Paving the Way for Next-Generation Material Design
edited by and Antonio Rossi
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 853 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; material science; computer simulations; quantum mechanical calculations; molecular dynamics; density functional theory; atomic-scale modeling; neural networks; physical chemistry
Recent Advances in Topological Materials in 2024
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: topological states of matter; topological effects; topological phase transitions; topological transport; topological electronics; topological quantum computing; topological spintronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Crystalline Materials)
Advances in Metal Matrix Composites (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; additive manufacturing; nanocarbons; spark plasma sintering; powder metallurgy; interface control; strengthening mechanism; mechanical response; functional properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
Physical Phenomena, Microstructures, and Properties Unique to Metal Additive Manufacturing
edited by Saket Thapliyal and Dehao Liu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; solidification; microstructural evolution; mechanical behavior; alloy design; in situ monitoring; machine learning; multi-material printing; process optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crystalline Metals and Alloys)
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