Acta Crystallographica Section B, Structural Science, Crystal Engineering, and Materials publishes scientific articles that advance the understanding of structural science as it relates to compounds and materials in the broadest sense. The journal provides a forum for studies that explore how atomic arrangements, along with their temporal variations and dependencies on temperature, pressure and other external factors, govern physical and chemical properties and influence the design of new materials and supramolecular systems.

The journal welcomes contributions in structural science, crystal engineering and materials research, covering both experimental and theoretical approaches. Topics include, but are not limited to, crystal growth and the structural principles underlying nucleation, morphology and phase transitions; structure-property relationships, including the role of atomic-level organization in determining macroscopic material behavior; polymorphism and phase transitions, with a focus on their implications for stability, function and application; multicomponent crystals; (bio)minerals and natural products; computational and data-driven methods, such as crystal-structure prediction, machine learning and the use of crystallographic databases; and structural characterization techniques, including advances in X-ray, neutron and electron diffraction.

Authors are encouraged to provide interpretations that connect atomic-scale structures to material functionality and technological applications. Apart from research, feature and review articles, Acta Crystallographica Section B also welcomes short best-practice articles offering insights into experimental techniques, data analysis and structural interpretation.

Submissions can be in any format, with accompanying structural data as appropriate. Articles are free to publish with no submission fees or page charges. Open access is optional, and it may be covered by a transformative deal with your institution.

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Current research in crystal growth and related characterization

In 2021, Acta Crystallographica Section B: Structural Science, Crystal Engineering and Materials introduced a new section on crystal growth. A special issue focussing on current research in crystal growth and related characterization edited by Matias Velazquez (SIMaP, France), Geetha Balakrishnan (University of Warwick, UK) and Tatyana Bekker (Novosibirsk State University, Russia) is now in preparation. Papers will be published as regular papers in the journal. A virtual issue will then be collated.




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Forthcoming special issues

Quantum crystallography

Crystal Growth and Related Characterizations

Magnetic structures

Published special issues

Structure correlation and dynamics in crystals - a birthday tribute to Hans-Beat Burgi

Machine Learning in Crystallography and Structural Science

Full details are available on the special issues page.

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