High-Pressure and High-Temperature Mineral Physics
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Crystallography and Physical Chemistry of Minerals & Nanominerals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 690
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mineral physics; genesis mineralogy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) mineral physics is essential for understanding the Earth's interior and its dynamic processes. By studying minerals under extreme conditions, scientists can simulate the environment of the deep Earth, providing insights into mantle convection, plate tectonics, and seismic activity. This knowledge is crucial for interpreting seismic data and understanding the mechanical properties and phase transitions of minerals, which influence geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Recent progress in HPHT mineral physics includes significant advancements in experimental techniques and computational modeling. Synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction methods now allow for detailed examination of mineral structures under extreme conditions, leading to the discovery of new high-pressure phases. Laser heating techniques in diamond anvil cells have improved temperature control, enabling more accurate simulations of deep Earth conditions. Additionally, first-principle calculations and computational models have enhanced the predictive capabilities for mineral properties, guiding experimental designs and interpreting complex systems. These advancements have not only deepened our understanding of Earth's interior processes but also facilitated the discovery of new materials with industrial applications, such as superhard substances and novel electronic materials. Based on the above opportunities, we plan to prepare a Special Issue on progresses in High-pressure and High-temperature Mineral Physics.
Dr. Lin Li
Dr. Li Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- deep Earth
- phase transitions
- synchrotron X-ray
- neutron diffraction
- first-principle calculations
- elemental enrichment
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