Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials

Aims & Scope

Materials especially crystalline materials provide the foundation of our modern technologically driven world.

The domination of materials is achieved through detailed scientific research.

Advances in the techniques of growing and assessing ever more perfect crystals of a wide range of materials lie at the roots of much of today's advanced technology.

The evolution and development of crystalline materials involves research by dedicated scientists in academia as well as industry involving a broad field of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, material sciences and engineering.

Crucially important applications in information technology, photonics, energy storage and harvesting, environmental protection, medicine and food production require a deep understanding of and control of crystal growth.

This can involve suitable growth methods and material characterization from the bulk down to the nano-scale.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.571

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	57

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Synthesis, properties, and applications of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles

  Citation: 1289

  Authors: Amyn S., Pei-Yoong

• Raman Spectroscopy of nanomaterials: How spectra relate to disorder, particle size and mechanical properties

  Citation: 936

  Authors: Gwénaël, Philippe

• Hydrothermal technology for nanotechnology

  Citation: 908

  Authors: K., T.

• Calcium sulphate hemihydrate hydration leading to gypsum crystallization

  Citation: 462

  Authors: N.B., B.

• Rapid growth of KDP-type crystals

  Citation: 339

  Authors: N., L.

• Recent developments in the emerging field of crystalline p-type transparent conducting oxide thin films

  Citation: 324

  Authors: A.N., K.K.

• Solution combustion synthesis, energy and environment: Best parameters for better materials

  Citation: 308

  Authors: Francesca, Avesh Kumar

• Development of LuAG-based scintillator crystals – A review

  Citation: 287

  Authors: M., A., K., K., C.R., J.A., K.

• A review of nanowire growth promoted by alloys and non-alloying elements with emphasis on Au-assisted III–V nanowires

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Kimberly A.

• Si–Ge–Sn alloys: From growth to applications

  Citation: 243

  Authors: S., D., S.

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