Current Trends in Inorganic Materials Synthesis
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 679
Special Issue Editor
Interests: inorganic–organic hybrid materials and nanocomposites; sol-gel synthesis; mechanochemistry; materials characterization; nanoparticle synthesis
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Dear Colleagues,
Inorganic materials remain central to technological innovation and societal progress. For many decades, their synthesis was dominated by high-temperature solid-state routes that relied heavily on energy-intensive processing and non-renewable elemental resources. Today, the need for more sustainable and resource-efficient production has reshaped the synthetic landscape of inorganic materials chemistry.
New performance-related demands in catalysis, energy systems, electronics, and functional ceramics have accelerated the development of alternative preparation methods. Increasing emphasis on environmental compatibility has promoted the use of solvent-free and low-solvent mechanochemical approaches, biomass-derived precursors, and energy-efficient methods such as microwave, ultrasonic, and electrochemical synthesis. These advances arise not only from scientific curiosity but also from regulatory drivers, cost pressures, and circular economy strategies.
In parallel, transformative methodologies have moved into the mainstream. Continuous-flow synthesis enables improved control and scalability, while atomic-level techniques such as ALD expand possibilities for precise thin-film fabrication. Additive manufacturing introduces new geometric and architectural freedom in inorganic structures, and biomimetic strategies leverage natural principles to enable controlled mineralization. High-throughput experimentation, automation, and data-driven approaches further accelerate the discovery of both equilibrium and metastable phases that remain inaccessible through traditional routes.
This Special Issue provides a platform for contributions that rethink established synthesis concepts and introduce innovative pathways for the preparation of inorganic materials. By highlighting these advances, we will stimulate discussion and inspire new directions in the synthesis of sustainable, forward-looking inorganic materials.
Prof. Dr. Guido Kickelbick
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inorganic materials synthesis
- sustainable processing
- mechanochemistry
- biomass‑derived precursors
- energy‑efficient methods
- continuous‑flow synthesis
- additive manufacturing
- biomimetic strategies
- high throughput materials discovery
- data-driven materials synthesis
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