Feature Papers in Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry 2026
A Special Issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740) belonging to the section "Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 6064
Editors
Interests: solid-state ionics; energy storage; lithium batteries; nanomaterials; thin films
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Interests: magnetism and magnetic materials; ferrites; microwave materials and devices; magnetic nanoparticles; permanent magnet systems
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Interests: low-dimensional materials; heterostructures; synthesis; first-principles calculations; electronic structure; clean energy conversion; catalytic performancev power-conversion efficiency; solar cells; water splitting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Inorganic solid-state chemistry is arguably a cornerstone of science and technology and includes the synthesis, characterization, and application of inorganic materials like ceramics, metals, and semiconductors. This field, which is based on crystallography, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics, is essential for developing materials with tailored functionalities.
It investigates materials with unique electronic, magnetic, and optical properties, and this has led, for example, to the discovery of high-temperature superconductors, a subfield that continues to be of high interest for its technological and societal significance. Similarly, advances in magnetic materials have enormously impacted data storage devices.
Moreover, inorganic solid-state chemistry addresses major challenges like energy sustainability and environmental issues. For example, innovations in catalysts can yield more ecofriendly industrial processes, while new materials for solar cells and batteries can support renewable energy advancements.
This Special Issue seeks to exhibit some of the high-quality research in inorganic solid-state chemistry, with a focus on the synthesis, advanced characterization, and modern applications of inorganic materials. It will focus on recent advances in and innovative methods of investigating inorganic compounds, with an emphasis on their structural, spectroscopic, magnetic, and general physical properties.
As Inorganics reports on all aspects of inorganic chemistry, this collection aims to contribute to the journal's mission by publishing detailed experimental and theoretical results in this field. The scope of this Special Issue is balanced, addressing current research trends and technological advancements, and we are aiming for at least 10 articles, potentially leading to a book publication.
Suggested themes for submissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and characterization of novel solid-state inorganic materials;
- Optical and electronic properties of inorganic solid-state materials (e.g., luminescence and conductivity);
- Magnetic and superconducting materials and their applications in data storage and quantum technology;
- Catalysis and reaction mechanisms;
- Environment and energy;
- Nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Christian Julien
Prof. Dr. Vincent Harris
Prof. Dr. Weiqing Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inorganic solid-state chemistry
- inorganic solid-state synthesis
- inorganic solid-state characterization
- inorganic solid-state properties
- inorganic solid-state theory
- inorganic solid-state applications
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