Journal of Superhard Materials - Special Issue: Theory of Superhard Materials

The exciting field of superhard materials is strongly related to high pressure, as many of the novel superhard materials are discovered through the application of pressure.

This issue is dedicated to the latest theoretical advances in the understanding and prediction of materials’ hardness, and theoretical search for novel superhard phases. Given the technical complexity of high-pressure experiment, theory is becoming a necessary instrument in the design of superhard materials and allows one to judge controversial results. We hope that the emerging theoretical methods in this field will attract an increasing attention throughout the high-pressure community.

Journal of Superhard Materials, Vol. 32, Issue 3 http://link.springer.com/u6jwv4501575 (this opens in a new tab)