Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Functional Transparent Ceramics, Crystal and Glass
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 454
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transparent ceramics, crystals, and glass materials are at the forefront of modern technology, driving innovations in optics, photonics, defense, energy and biomedicine. Their ability to combine optical clarity with exceptional mechanical, thermal and chemical properties makes them indispensable for advanced applications.
This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research on the fabrication, characterization and application of functional transparent materials. Key topics include novel fabrication methods like additive manufacturing and spark plasma sintering, property optimization through grain boundary and porosity control, new techniques or processes on single-crystal growth and the integration of these materials into technologies such as laser gain media, smart glass and energy-efficient systems. Contributions exploring multifunctional properties—optical, mechanical and thermal—and their applications in high-performance optics, photonics, defense and biomedicine are particularly welcome.
We also encourage research addressing sustainability and scalability, such as environmentally friendly processes, cost-effective manufacturing and recyclability.
This collection aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for transformative research in this rapidly evolving field. By contributing to this Issue, authors can help shape the future of transparent functional materials, advancing both fundamental science and industrial applications. Join us in illuminating the path forward for ceramics, crystals and glass!
Prof. Dr. Qinghui Jiang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- transparent ceramics
- single crystals
- smart glass
- optical properties
- sintering
- nanoceramics
- fabrication techniques
- light transmission
- photonic applications
- nonlinear optics
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