Advances in Glass-Ceramics
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: glass ceramics; ceramics; ceramic materials; ceramic processing; glass science and technology
Interests: glass ceramics; ceramics; ceramic materials; ceramic processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Glass-ceramics are produced by a so-called "controlled crystallization" process, which is in contrast to spontaneous crystallization; this is accomplished by subjecting suitable glasses to a carefully regulated heat treatment schedule, resulting in the nucleation and growth of crystal phases. As such, glass-ceramics are a group of materials that contain both amorphous and crystalline phases. Depending on the microstructure and the chemical composition of glass-ceramics, their properties can be tuned to meet demanding requirements. They have been developed and employed in electronics, healthcare, energy, and aerospace in recent years.
From their exceptional mechanical strength and chemical durability to their tailored thermal properties, glass-ceramics offer an array of advantages over traditional materials. This Special Issue seeks to explore novel synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and the practical application of glass-ceramics.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel synthesis routes for glass-ceramics.
- Advances in the characterization of glass-ceramic materials.
- Tailoring properties of glass-ceramics for specific applications.
- Application of glass-ceramics in electronics and photonics.
- Biomedical applications of bioactive glass-ceramics.
- Glass–ceramic composites for energy storage and conversion.
- Environmental applications of glass-ceramic materials.
- Advances in the recycling and sustainability of glass-ceramics.
Researchers and scholars from academia, research institutions, and industry are encouraged to submit their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives to this Special Issue.
Dr. Katarzyna Pasiut
Prof. Dr. Janusz Partyka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- glass-ceramics
- polycrystalline materials
- crystallization of glass
- nucleation and crystal growth
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