Special Issue "Application of Symmetry in In-Silico Studies of Materials"

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue's objective is to compile recent developments in the theoretical investigations of the structural, electronic, vibrational, optical, and mechanical properties of atomic and molecular clusters of different crystal symmetry using first-principle calculations. It is evident that in silico methods that involve density functional theory (DFT) can be used to research significant materials in real-world applications and can also be utilized to create new compounds. The investigation of a variety of properties, including structural, electronic, optical, mechanical and vibrational properties, greatly benefits from the use of DFT computations. A thorough grasp of their characteristics is required to enhance the attributes of materials. In silico investigations make it possible to considerably simplify the interpretation of experimental data. It is, thus, without a doubt one of the most popular methods in materials science. It is now possible to work with complicated structures that contain numerous atoms in each cell and produce more realistic simulation results, due to the ongoing advancements in computational methods and codes, as well as increased processing capacity.

Dr. Ratnesh K. Pandey
Dr. Abhishek K. Mishra
Guest Editors

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• in silico methods
• density functional theory
• biological molecules
• symmetry
• structural properties
• vibrational properties
• electronic properties