Emerging Trends in Functional Oxide Ceramics
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Polycrystalline Ceramics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 February 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phase diagrams; crystallography; dielectric properties; high entropy ceramics
Interests: crystal engineering; co-crystallization; polymorphism; solid-form screening; mechanochemistry
Interests: magnetic materials; multi-functional oxide materials; multiferroic hetero-structure; DFT calculations; spintronics; high entropy materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, research on ceramic materials has significantly advanced, particularly regarding functional oxide ceramics. These materials continue to garner interest due to their structural versatility and wide range of physical properties—electrical, optical, thermal, and magnetic—which make them crucial for applications in energy technologies, sensors, dielectrics, optoelectronics, and radiation detection, among others.
This Special Issue of Crystals aims to explore current developments and new directions in the field of functional oxide ceramics. We particularly seek contributions focused on novel compositions, phase stability—particularly in high-entropy systems—phase diagrams of ternary or quaternary systems, and structural transformations under different thermal or chemical environments. It is central to understand how crystal structure and microstructure influence functional properties such as dielectric response, ferroelectricity, luminescence, or photocatalytic activity.
We welcome submissions presenting experimental or theoretical work on the synthesis, structural characterization, and property evaluation of these materials. The following topics are within the scope of this Special Issue; solid-state synthesis routes, phase equilibria studies, and advanced techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopic analysis. Submissions on high-entropy ceramics, layered oxides, or structurally complex solid solutions with potential applications are highly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a collaborative platform for researchers in solid-state chemistry, materials science, and crystallography, offering a space to share new insights and promote further innovation in the growing field of functional oxide ceramics.
Dr. Victor E. Álvarez-Montaño
Dr. Javier Hernández-Paredes
Dr. Subhash Sharma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional oxide ceramics
- high-entropy ceramics
- crystal structure
- solid-state synthesis
- phase stability
- dielectric properties
- phase diagrams
- complex oxides
- structure–property relationships
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