New trends in Magnetic, Dielectric, Electrical, Optical, and Thermal Properties of Crystalline Materials

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been a lot of study and application of metal and alloy materials. A multitude of functional (magnetic, dielectric, electrical, optical, and thermal) and mechanical responses and characteristics have been identified and described through their microstructural and structural characterization (including anisotropy and texture). Novel techniques for manufacturing and examination of these crystalline materials have been reported. Meanwhile, their application in the relevant industries and performance evaluation were presented. Many factors, including fine particle size, shape, capping, surfactant, doping, and defect structure, among many others, influence functional performance. Furthermore, such materials with specific chemical and physical properties for a certain application can be produced using a variety of chemical, physical, and mechanical procedures.

A general overview of the topic of crystalline materials, with potential extensions to the nanocrystalline field, is the focus of this Special Issue, "New Trends in Magnetic, Dielectric, Electrical, Optical, and Thermal Properties of Crystalline Materials", which follows the previous Special Issue (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/crystals/special_issues/516XCV9K09). These materials' applications, synthesis, simulation, and characterization, along with an examination of their structural, magnetic, dielectric, electrical, optical, and thermal properties, are all of interest.

Prof. Dr. Joan-Josep Suñol
Prof. Dr. Khitouni Mohamed
Guest Editors

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• metals and alloys
• crystalline materials
• nanocrystalline
• structural properties
• magnetic properties
• dielectric properties
• electrical properties
• optical properties
• thermal properties
• powder metallurgy
• mechanical alloying