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Synthesis, Structure and Property Analysis of Crystalline Layers (Volume II)
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Synthesis, Structure and Property Analysis of Crystalline Layers (Volume II)

A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 September 2024) | Viewed by 5522

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Prof. Dr. Kazimierz Fabisiak

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Department of Production Engineering Management, University of Bydgoszcz, Unii Lubelskiej 4c, 85059 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: CVD diamond; thin nano- and microcrystalline films; diamond single crystals; optical spectroscopy
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Prof. Dr. Kazimierz Paprocki

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Faculty of Physics, Kazimierz Wielki University, Jana Karola Chodkiewicza 3, 85064 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Interests: CVD diamond layers; metallization; Raman spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; cathodoluminescence; thermoluminescence; the use of polycrystalline diamond layers in the dosimetry of ionizing radiation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to stimulate the scientific exchange of knowledge among scientists and engineers working in the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, and the application of crystalline materials in industry.

We cordially invite you to publish the latest scientific results, both theoretical and experimental, concerning the nucleation and growth kinetics of metals, semiconductors, superconductors, and magnetic materials, both in the form of single crystals and thin polycrystalline layers.

Recent achievements in the synthesis and growth of monocrystalline and polycrystalline materials have expanded their potential for a wide range of existing and prospective applications, including optics and electronics, as well as biomedicine, quantum computing, etc. Therefore, they are important materials with a bright future in both basic model research in the field of solid-state physics and chemistry and engineering applications.

We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Crystals, entitled “Synthesis, Structure and Property Analysis of Crystalline Layers,” which is intended to serve as a multidisciplinary forum covering broad aspects of the science, technology, and applications of a broad range of crystalline materials.

Prof. Dr. Kazimierz Fabisiak
Prof. Dr. Kazimierz Paprocki
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Keywords

  • method of synthesis of metals, semiconductors, magnetics, inorganic, and organic substances in bulk form and in thin films
  • characterization of electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical, and structural properties
  • nanomaterials and multilayer heterostructures
  • spectroscopy of defects and dopants
  • luminescence, cathodoluminescence, and thermoluminescence
  • XRD, EDS, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, and STM

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Al2O3 Thin Layer Formed inside Porous Membrane Using Spray Synthesis Method and Its Application
by Masato Imai, Tadahiko Kubota, Atsushi Miyazawa, Masahiro Aoki, Haruna Mori, Yuta Komaki and Kenji Yoshino
Crystals 2024, 14(2), 195; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14020195 - 17 Feb 2024
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Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) films have been investigated for use in various applications, and numerous deposition techniques have been reported. The spray synthesis method has the advantage of forming a thin layer of crystal at low temperatures using the appropriate [...] Read more.
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) films have been investigated for use in various applications, and numerous deposition techniques have been reported. The spray synthesis method has the advantage of forming a thin layer of crystal at low temperatures using the appropriate precursors. A precursor prepared by diluting Methylaluminoxane with N-methyl pyrrolidone was sprayed onto a porous membrane while varying conditions such as the substrate temperature, feeding speed, and spray amount. The solution penetrated the film during spray application, and the ultra-thin layers deposited on the side wall of the internal pores were observed using a cross-sectional transmission electron microscope (XTEM). The lattice image obtained using the TEM and the composition analysis conducted using a scanning TEM and an energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscope suggest that this thin layer is a layer of Al2O3. The formation of Al2O3 occurred at lower temperatures than in previous reports. This is a major advantage for applications with low-melting-point materials. The most suitable spraying conditions were determined based on the state of deposition on the surface and inside the membrane. These conditions were applied to a three-layer separator for lithium-ion batteries and their effect on thermal stability was investigated. Through heating experiments and XRD analysis, it was confirmed that the shrinkage and melting of the separator are suppressed by spraying. This process can be expected to have wide applications in low-melting-point materials such as polyolefin. Full article
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Nondestructive Testing of Metal Cracks: Contemporary Methods and Emerging Challenges
by Xiulin Shen, Xu Lu, Jinxuan Guo, Ying Liu, Junyi Qi and Zhenfei Lv
Crystals 2024, 14(1), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14010054 - 29 Dec 2023
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There are high demands for the early and reliable detection of metal components used in safety-critical structures. Nondestructive testing (NDT) is a pivotal technique used across industries to assess a material’s integrity without causing damage and has been used in early crack detection [...] Read more.
There are high demands for the early and reliable detection of metal components used in safety-critical structures. Nondestructive testing (NDT) is a pivotal technique used across industries to assess a material’s integrity without causing damage and has been used in early crack detection of metals, mainly based on changes in the crystal structure and magnetic properties of metals. This review provides an overview of internal and external detection technology based on nondestructive testing methods such as ultrasonic, electromagnetic, ray, magnetic particle, etc. Especially, the integration of advanced methodologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence deserves a place in NDT methods. Furthermore, the multifactorial detection method is promoted to enhance the sensitivity and detection range due to advantage integration but still has emerging challenges for safer equipment and applications. The review aims to compare these methods and outline the future challenges of NDT technologies for metal crack detection. Full article
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