Advanced Functional Crystals is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the science of functional crystals, covering crystal growth, design, characterization, and applications. The journal publishes first-class original research and top-tier review articles in functional crystals and related interdisciplinary fields. It aims to serve as an international platform for rapid academic exchange.

The Scope includes：

Section A – Crystal Growth and Engineering

This section focuses on advanced theories, methods, and technologies for crystal growth and crystal engineering. It covers growth mechanisms, defect control, and structure–property relationships of crystals. It also reports original developments in bulk crystal growth, thin films, epitaxy, and scalable synthesis.

Section B – Functional Crystal Materials

This section focuses on the design, synthesis, and optimization of functional crystal materials. Topics include optoelectronic crystals, nonlinear optical materials, laser crystals, scintillators, piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials, and quantum crystals. The section highlights innovative approaches for tailoring crystal functionalities.

Section C – Characterization and Modeling

This section focuses on advanced characterization techniques and theoretical modeling of crystal materials. It covers the structural, optical, electrical, and spectroscopic properties of crystals, as well as computational simulation and AI-assisted crystal design.

Section D – Applications of Functional Crystals

This section focuses on the application of functional crystals in devices and systems. Topics include photonics, electronics, energy conversion and storage, sensing, and quantum technologies. The section reports on the integration of crystal materials into practical and industrial applications.