Dynamics of Phase Transformations in Materials with Perovskite Structure
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 57
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in the dynamics of phase transformations in materials with a perovskite structure are attracting growing attention due to their profound impact on functional properties such as ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, dielectric response and multiferroicity. Perovskite materials undergo complex structural phase transitions driven by temperature, pressure, electric fields and compositional variations. Understanding these dynamic processes such as symmetry breaking, polarization rotation, domain wall motion and morphotropic phase boundary evolution enables precise control over material performance.
Recent developments in in situ characterization techniques and theoretical modeling have revealed nanoscale phase coexistence and metastable states that govern electromechanical and dielectric responses. By tailoring lattice strain, defect chemistry and compositional disorder, researchers can engineer the free-energy landscape to stabilize desirable phases and enhance functional properties. This rapidly evolving field bridges solid-state chemistry, materials science and computational modeling, opening new pathways for designing high-performance perovskite-based devices for electronics, energy conversion and storage, sensing and next-generation smart systems.
Dr. Wasikur Rahman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- perovskite structure
- phase transformation dynamics
- ferroelectric–paraelectric transition
- energy harvesting
- energy storage
- nanotechnology
- solid-state chemistry
- biosensors
- smart materials
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