Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of International Crystallography

Dear Colleagues,

The United Nations proclaimed 2014 the International Year of Crystallography (IYCr), recognizing the profound impact that crystallography has had on various fields such as materials science, biology, chemistry, and physics. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this milestone, we reflect on a decade of remarkable advances that have propelled our understanding of crystalline structures and their properties. This Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting the innovative research and developments that have emerged since the IYCr, showcasing the pivotal role of crystallography in addressing some of the most pressing scientific challenges of our time.

The past ten years have witnessed great progress in both experimental techniques and theoretical frameworks, leading to unprecedented insights into complex crystalline systems. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as synchrotron radiation, neutron scattering, and advanced computational methods, has expanded our capabilities to explore the atomic arrangement and dynamics of materials. These advancements have not only enhanced our fundamental understanding of matter but have also paved the way for practical applications in fields ranging from drug discovery to nanotechnology and renewable energy.

In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions that celebrate the legacy of crystallography and look forward to future possibilities pertaining to this field. We aim to garner a wide array of perspectives, encompassing fundamental research, technological innovations, and interdisciplinary work that highlight the dynamic nature of crystallographic science.

We hope that this collection of articles will inspire ongoing dialogue and collaborations, reinforcing the importance of crystallography in our quest to unravel the complexities of the natural world.

Prof. Dr. Alessandra Toncelli
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Chigrinov
Dr. José Gavira
Dr. Jesús Sanmartín-Matalobos
Dr. Zongyou Yin
Prof. Dr. Shujun Zhang
Guest Editors

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