Design, Phase Transition and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Compounds

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Magnetochemistry is dedicated to the vibrant and rapidly evolving field of transition metal compounds, with a focus on the intricate interplay between their design, phase transitions, and magnetic properties. These materials, characterized by the rich electronic complexity of their d-orbitals, serve as a fertile ground for discovering emergent quantum phenomena and engineering novel functional materials. The central challenge and opportunity lie in the deliberate design of crystal structures, dimensionalities, and chemical compositions to direct electronic correlations and exchange interactions.

A hallmark of these systems is their propensity for dramatic phase transitions, where subtle changes in temperature, pressure, or magnetic field can trigger fundamental shifts in electronic behavior. These transitions, including Mott metal-insulator transitions, spin-state crossovers, and charge ordering, are not merely curiosities but are pivotal to controlling material properties. They directly govern the rich landscape of magnetic properties, giving rise to diverse ground states—from conventional ferromagnets and antiferromagnets to exotic spin liquids and multiferroics.

This Special Issue seeks to highlight cutting-edge research that explores this interconnected triad. We welcome contributions that advance our understanding of the synergy between conduction electrons and localized magnetic moments, leading to phenomena such as giant magnetoresistance, field-induced superconductivity, and other technologically relevant effects. By bringing together studies on design strategies, the physics of phase transitions, and emergent magnetism, this issue aims to chart the future of these compounds for applications in spintronics, quantum computing, and beyond.

Prof. Dr. Xing Ming
Dr. Changsheng Song
Guest Editors

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• experimental preparation and characterization of transition metal compounds
• crystal engineering of transition metal compounds
• design of transition metal compounds
• phase transition of transition metal compounds
• magnetic properties of transition metal compounds
• theoretical calculations and simulations of transition metal compounds
• 2D transition metal compounds
• spin state crossover of transition metal compounds
• magnetic response of strongly correlated electronic systems
• applications of transition metal compounds
• transition metal compounds under high pressure