Experimental Mineralogy and Crystallography of Metal-Based Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Scientific interest in the structure, properties and functionality of modern metal-based materials is inextricably linked to their structural-phase, physical, chemical, optical and other properties. It is the elements that comprise these materials, particularly metals and metalloids, that contribute to these characteristics.

This Special Issue of Metals aims to present recent research regarding the mineralogy and crystallography of materials whose structure comprises metals. In addition, it focuses on the major influence that the microstructure of metal-based materials (natural, modified or synthetic) has on their functionality and applications by studying the composition–structure–property relationship. Controlling the microstructure of materials enables the design of new advanced materials that can be employed in various fields, including science, medicine, agrochemistry and ecology.

A range of analytical methods, including chemical analysis (EDS, XRF, WDS), single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, and spectroscopic, microscopic and thermal methods, offer a powerful means of studying the microstructure of metallic materials.

Dr. Vilma Petkova
Guest Editor

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