Crystal Structure and Characterization of Minerals and Related Nanomaterials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineralogical Crystallography and Biomineralization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The characteristics of a mineral are shaped by the specific kind and precise arrangement of atoms or molecules within its crystal structure, highlighting the fundamental link between atomic organization and mineral properties. Recognizing the importance of crystal symmetry and structure can greatly enhance our understanding of the physicochemical properties of minerals. This Special Issue, “Crystal Structure and Characterization of Minerals and Related Nanomaterials”, aims to compile innovative research and accomplishments in this extensively studied field.
Crystal is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes research covering the crystal structure and characterization of minerals and/or their corresponding structural (non-chemical) analogs, obtained experimentally and reduced to the nanoscale. We welcome cutting-edge research into new minerals and related nanomaterials; methods (e.g., XRD, neutron diffraction/diffraction, electron diffraction, atomic resolution techniques) used to determine the structure and microstructure of minerals and related nanomaterials; the behavior of impurities and trace metals in minerals; phase transformations; and mineral defects.
This Special Issue emphasizes not only crystal structures but also their associated properties.
It seeks pioneering scientific studies that investigate the relationships between structure and physicochemical properties, driven by significant interest in various technological applications in numerous fields such as microelectronics, catalysis, coatings, energy storage, and environmental protection. We encourage the submission of contributions that provide a comprehensive description of structural, chemical, spectroscopic, and morphological properties varied via the influence of synthesis procedures (if obtained experimentally). This Special Issue welcomes research papers, review articles, and perspectives, seeking contributions from both experimental and theoretical fields. In addition, it hopes to cover the latest scientific developments regarding new and existing mineral species and their related nanomaterials, providing opportunities and further insights for our authors, readers, and reviewers.
Dr. Milena Rosić
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mineral, crystal, crystal structure
- new mineral species and mineral groups
- crystal chemistry and properties of minerals and related nanomaterials
- chemical variability
- homogeneity
- advanced minerals and nanomaterials characterization
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