Scope:
Transition metal compounds exhibit a wide range of physical properties and material functionalities, arising from the interplay between their diverse crystal and electronic structures—shaped by various chemical bonds—and the degrees of freedom associated with valence electrons, including charge, spin, and orbital.
These compounds serve as ideal platforms for exploring novel properties and functions, such as superconductivity, topological phenomena, semiconductivity, thermoelectricity, magnetism, optical responses, and catalytic activity. As a result, research on transition metal compounds spans a broad spectrum, from fundamental science to practical applications.
The development of new materials, which forms the foundation of this field, targets a wide range of compound families such as oxides and intermetallics. This development is increasingly advanced by the use of special reaction environments, including high-pressure and non-equilibrium conditions. In parallel, rapid progress has been made in cutting-edge measurement techniques, physical property evaluation under extreme conditions that reveal hidden material potential, and computational science, which enables microscopic understanding and prediction of material properties.
This session will focus on transition metal compounds and cover topics such as the synthesis of new materials using unique reaction fields, advanced measurement technologies, the discovery of novel properties under extreme conditions, and computational studies that elucidate electronic structures and the mechanisms behind physical phenomena. By presenting and discussing recent results from diverse approaches, this session aims to deepen our multifaceted understanding of materials and inspire new research directions. Furthermore, by bringing together researchers in solid-state chemistry, condensed matter physics, applied physics, and computational science, we hope to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and the advancement of frontier research.
Topics:
1. Synthesis of new materials utilizing unique reaction fields
2. State-of-the-art measurement techniques
3. Physical property measurements under extreme conditions
4. Correlation between crystal structures andphysical properties/functions
5. Material development and property analysis using computational science