Advanced Research on Microstructure Evolution in Crystalline Materials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 912
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phase-field method; continuum thermodynamics; thermomechanics; thermomechanical coupling; extended plasticity models describing scale effects; classical and gradient crystal plastity theory with application in the multiphase-field method; thermodynamic modeling of grain boundaries
Interests: phase-field modelling; displacive phase transformation processes; chemo-mechanical phase transformation processes in materials; modelling of crack nucleation and propagation in polycrystalline materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This special issue of Crystals is dedicated to presenting the latest advances in the field of microstructure evolution in crystalline materials. The aim is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to share original research, innovative methodologies, and insightful reviews that deepen our understanding of the mechanisms governing microstructure evolution. By bringing together cutting-edge studies, this issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulate new directions in both fundamental and applied aspects of microstructural kinetics.
The scope of this special issue encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Theoretical and computational approaches: (i) Development and application of advanced theoretical models to describe microstructure evolution, (ii) Simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics, phase-field modeling, and others for understanding nucleation and morphological evolution, (iii) Bridging scales from atomistic to mesoscale and continuum models to provide comprehensive insights into evolution mechanisms.
- Fundamental mechanisms: (i) Exploration of atomic and molecular processes governing nucleation, growth rates, and crystal morphology, (ii) Investigation of kinetic pathways and the influence of defects, surfaces, and interfaces on microstructure evolution.
- Emerging challenges and interdisciplinary perspectives: (i) Addressing unresolved questions and proposing new frameworks for understanding complex kinetic phenomena, (ii) Encouragement of interdisciplinary approaches that combine physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering to advance the field.
By covering this broad spectrum, the special issue aims to highlight significant breakthroughs, promote the exchange of ideas, and encourage collaborative research efforts that will advance the field of microstructure evolution. Submissions that address emerging challenges, propose novel theoretical or simulative frameworks, or bridge the gap between atomistic, mesoscopic and continuum scales are especially welcome.
Dr. Andreas Prahs
Dr. Daniel Schneider
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microstructure evolution
- theoretical modeling
- computational simulation
- nucleation mechanisms
- morphological evolution
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