Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Novel Solid-State Materials and Their Applications
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2026 | Viewed by 842
Special Issue Editors
Interests: structural chemistry; electrical properties; magnetic properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research on the synthesis, crystal structure, characterization and applications of novel solid-state materials. Solid-state materials play a fundamental role in developing emerging technologies, ranging from electronic and photovoltaic devices to catalysts and energy storage systems. Understanding the relationship between structure, properties and performance is essential for designing materials with enhanced functionalities tailored to specific technological demands.
This collection addresses diverse aspects of crystalline materials science, highlighting the importance of synthetic strategies, such as electrodeposition, chemical vapor deposition and solid-state reactions, in obtaining crystalline materials with controlled morphologies and properties. Special emphasis is placed on structure, crystal growth, morphology and micro- and nano-structuring. Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, spectroscopic methods and thermal analysis, provide crucial insights into the structural and functional properties of these materials.
The articles included encompass different classes of materials, such as metal oxides, chalcogenides, two-dimensional materials, organic–inorganic hybrid compounds, perovskites and advanced semiconductors. Particular attention is given to technologically relevant applications addressing current challenges in energy sustainability, next-generation electronics, catalytic conversion, sensing technologies and environmental remediation. The manuscripts examine how novel materials can enhance the performance of solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, photocatalysts and electronic components.
This Special Issue offers a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in solid-state crystalline materials research and establishes future directions for this multidisciplinary field. This compilation aims to inspire further innovations in materials design and accelerate the translation of fundamental discoveries into practical applications that benefit society and address global technological challenges.
Dr. Silvana Moris López
Dr. Patricia Barahona
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solid-state synthesis
- crystalline materials
- structural characterization
- structure–property relationships
- application of solid-state materials
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