Symmetry in Crystals and Their Magnetic Properties
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crystal structure determination; phosphates; magnetic properties; single-crystal X-ray diffraction; Rietveld method; Na-ion batteries; Li-ion batteries
Interests: magnetic materials; phosphates; ferroelectric materials; magnetocaloric; Raman spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The understanding of the crystal structures and symmetry of materials is essential for unlocking their distinctive physical properties. For instance, a wide variety of structures have been uncovered via the investigation of novel inorganic materials. These structures have displayed a variety of coordination geometries of specific transition metals, from the typical octahedral and tetrahedral geometries to more unusual geometries such as the square planar, trigonal prismatic, and deformed tetrahedral geometries. These geometries could be caused by ligand field effects, steric effects, or Jahn–Teller distortion. The connection between these transition metal polyhedra and their symmetry in the crystal network leads to fascinating magnetic features such as ferro-, ferri-, and antiferromagnetic ordering. Furthermore, complex symmetry-related magnetic anomalies such as the spin glass state, spin liquid, and magnetic frustration can be observed in these materials.
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue inviting research contributions on the crystal structure and magnetic properties of materials, focusing on crystal structures of new inorganic or organometallic materials and their magnetic properties. This Special Issue aims to cover various aspects, including the synthesis and crystal structure determination of new materials using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, neutron, or synchrotron-based diffraction, and their magnetic properties. Submissions that explore the crystal structure and magnetic property relationship of new or existing materials are welcome.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Synthesis and crystal structure of new materials;
- Relation between structure and magnetic properties;
- Magnetic structure;
- Inorganic materials;
- Organometallic materials;
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mohammed Hadouchi
Dr. Abdelilah Lahmar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- X-ray crystallography
- crystal structures
- single-crystal X-ray diffraction
- powder X-ray diffraction
- magnetic materials
- magnetic ordering
- magnetism
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