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11/05/2026

📢 Now published: Special Issue "Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Hirshfeld Surface Analysis of Coordination Compounds (3rd Edition)."

Read the complete set of articles here:
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11/05/2026

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📑 The Effect of Heat Input on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Laser-Backing Welded X80 Steel
📚 By Changjiang Wang and colleagues

The research and related tests aimed to investigate the effect of different heat inputs on the microstructure and properties of the joint when using laser-backing welding for X80 steel, with the purpose of guiding a reasonable adjustment of heat inputs to obtain a sound and high-quality joint, and ultimately laying the foundation for the engineering application of laser-backing welding.

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The research and related tests aimed to investigate the effect of different heat inputs on the microstructure and properties of the joint when using laser-backing welding for X80 steel, with the purpose of guiding a reasonable adjustment of heat inputs to obtain a sound and high-quality joint, and u...

11/05/2026

✨ Reviewer Spotlight | Crystals Outstanding Reviewer Award

Crystals is honored to present an interview with Dr. Łukasz Szeleszczuk, recognized for his outstanding contributions to peer review and scientific quality.

In this interview, Dr. Szeleszczuk highlights the educational value of peer review, the importance of constructive feedback, and how AI may support — but never replace — scientific judgment and domain expertise.

💬 “Reviewers act as silent mentors within the scientific community.”

🔗 Explore the full interview: https://brnw.ch/21x2nPR

07/05/2026

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📑 Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT Analysis and Docking Studies of a Novel Spiro Compound Effecting on EGR-1-Regulated Gene Expression
📚 By Soon Young Shin and colleagues

The spiro compound was synthesized and identified by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography.

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07/05/2026

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📑 A Study of the Sorption Properties and Changes in the Structure and State of the Ti-25Al-25Nb (at.%) Alloy System Under Thermocyclic Loading
📚 By Yernat Kozhakhmetov and colleagues

This study is focused on the sorption properties and the changes in the structure and state of Ti-25Al-25Nb (at.%) system alloys under thermal cyclic loading. These samples were produced by combining high-energy processing methods through mechanization and spark plasma sintering in the temperature range of 1100–1300 °C, followed by two-stage heat treatment at temperatures of 800 °C and 1250 °C.

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This study is focused on the sorption properties and the changes in the structure and state of Ti-25Al-25Nb (at.%) system alloys under thermal cyclic loading. These samples were produced by combining high-energy processing methods through mechanization and spark plasma sintering in the temperature r...

07/05/2026

📢 The Special Issue Recent Advances in III-Nitride Semiconductors and Correlated Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, 2nd Edition has been successfully completed 🎉

The topics include, but are not limited to, the following subjects:

▪️ Growth of III-nitride semiconductors and correlated wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and micro/nanostructures;
▪️ Characterization of these materials and the heterostructures;
▪️ Novel devices, including emission, detection, and power devices;
▪️ Application and integration of these materials and novel devices in novel electronics and photonics.

📖 Start reading here: https://brnw.ch/21x2hhB

06/05/2026

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📑 Preparation of Iron-Based Metallic Powders by the Electroplasma Method
📚 By Nurtoleu Magazov and colleagues

In this work, the production of iron-containing powders by the electroplasma dispersion method was investigated under various discharge regimes and in electrolytes of different natures (NaCl and Na2CO3). The influence of technological parameters on particle morphology, phase composition, and elemental content was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), as well as laser particle size distribution analysis.

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In this work, the production of iron-containing powders by the electroplasma dispersion method was investigated under various discharge regimes and in electrolytes of different natures (NaCl and Na2CO3). The influence of technological parameters on particle morphology, phase composition, and element...

06/05/2026

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📑 Ferroaxial Property Under Hybrid Skyrmion Crystals
📚 By Satoru Hayami (Hokkaido University)

The ferroaxial moment, a time-reversal-even axial dipole degree of freedom, plays a key role not only in conventional quantum states of matter but also in anomalous off-diagonal cross-correlated responses. Here, we theoretically demonstrate that a skyrmion crystal with a swirling non-coplanar spin texture can exhibit ferroaxiality.

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The ferroaxial moment, a time-reversal-even axial dipole degree of freedom, plays a key role not only in conventional quantum states of matter but also in anomalous off-diagonal cross-correlated responses. Here, we theoretically demonstrate that a skyrmion crystal with a swirling non-coplanar spin t...

06/05/2026

📢 We are delighted to announce the completion of the Crystallography of Enzymes

Just as Francis Crick, one of the greatest biologists, once said: "If you want to understand the function, study structure." Currently, X-ray crystallography remains the favored technique for determining enzyme structures. X-ray crystallography has been widely utilized to elucidate the atomic details of catalytic mechanisms and conformational changes in enzymes, such as active site binding to substrates or inhibitors. Such structural insights inform biology and biomedicine. Although many enzyme structures have been determined in the past several decades, more remain to be elucidated.

Thus, this Special Issue welcomes structural biologists and biochemists to provide their views and perspectives on the crystallography of interesting and novel enzymes.

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05/05/2026

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📑 The Influence of Pressure on Magnetite–Zinc Oxide Synthesis in Hydrothermal Conditions
📚 By Miruna-Adriana Ioța and colleagues (National R&D Institute for Non-Ferrous and Rare Metals - IMNR / Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București)

The combination of ZnO and Fe3O4 nanoparticles represents a synergistic strategy for the treatment of skin cancer, exploiting both oxidative stress-induced cytotoxicity and hyperthermic effects for improved anticancer activity. These nanoparticles also function as drug carriers, facilitating targeted delivery and reducing systemic toxicity. Furthermore, controlled-release systems activated by external stimuli, such as light, pH, temperature, or magnetic fields, optimize the accumulation of the drug in tumor tissues. In the present study, Fe3O4-ZnO composite powders were synthesized in aqueous solution through the hydrothermal method under high pressure and temperature.

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The combination of ZnO and Fe3O4 nanoparticles represents a synergistic strategy for the treatment of skin cancer, exploiting both oxidative stress-induced cytotoxicity and hyperthermic effects for improved anticancer activity. These nanoparticles also function as drug carriers, facilitating targete...

05/05/2026

📢 Discover the completed Special Issue: Recent Advances in Graphene and Other Two-Dimensional Materials

Featuring a range of peer-reviewed articles, this issue highlights key developments and emerging directions in the field of 2D materials, including graphene, graphene oxide, 2D chalcogenides, 2D oxides, 2D perovskites, silicene, germanene, borophene, phosphorene, and others.

📖 Start reading here: https://brnw.ch/21x2cn2