Solution-Processed Inorganic Functional Crystals

Dear Colleagues,

Synthesis of inorganic crystals has been an increasingly important subject for chemical engineering researchers over the last few years, owing to their functional properties and wide applications in many fields, such as ceramics, optoelectronics, catalysts, and composites. The ability to strongly exploit functional crystals and access their properties relies on the ability to fine-tune their crystalline phase, morphology, and surface chemistry. In this regard, solution-based routes provide suitable tools for the design and fabrication of inorganic functional crystals with tailored size-, shape-, composition-, and surface-dependent properties. Furthermore, uncovering the potential applications of inorganic crystals in various fields, especially in energy and environment-related fields, have become an urgent and booming issue.

We invite contributors to submit original papers, reviews or highlights that account for recent advances in the field of inorganic crystal synthesis, characterization, surface engineering, functionalization and their applications. We hope this Special Issue will promote the development of inorganic crystals synthesis and their applications in multiple fields.

Prof. Dr. Lan Xiang
Dr. Jing Wang
Dr. Huijun Wu
Dr. Guo Gao
Dr. Yongcheng Jin
Dr. Yi Xia
Guest Editors

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