DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.

The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.

Special Issue on (R)Evolutions in the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Carbon-Based Materials Research
截稿日期: 2026-01-15

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is revolutionizing the field of carbon-based materials, driving innovation in synthesis, simulations, and characterization: from ML-accelerated simulations to automated characterization and data-driven material design. AI/ML tools are unlocking new opportunities for enhanced performance and design of complex properties.
This Special Issue highlights innovative approaches that combine ML-tools with computational and experimental work to address challenges in synthesis and characterization and advance modeling insights. We invite contributions that demonstrate the transformative impact and limitations of AI/ML in advancing carbon-based materials and devices for applications in electronics, energy and beyond.

Guest editors:

Danny E. P. Vanpoucke, Universiteit Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
Konstantin Klyukin, Auburn University, Auburn, United States

Manuscript submission information:

Open for Submission: from 11 March 2025 to  15 January 2026

Submission Site: Editorial Manager®
Article Type Name: "VSI: AI for Carbon Materials" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online.

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.

For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Leading Guest Editor.

For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Diamond and Related Materials.

Keywords:

    machine learning
    artificial intelligence
    automated characterization
    first principles simulations
    design optimisation

Special Issue on Synthetic Diamonds: from Gem to Quantum Applications
截稿日期: 2026-02-01

It is our pleasure to present a special issue of Diamond and Related Materials covering selected papers presented at the 2025 International Conference on Diamond Materials and Applications (DMA 2025) held from July 27 to 31, 2025 in Zhengzhou, China.

Guest editors:

Nianjun Yang, Universiteit Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
Chengming Li, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Junjun Wei, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China

Special issue information:

It is our pleasure to present a special issue of Diamond and Related Materials covering selected papers presented at the 2025 International Conference on Diamond Materials and Applications (DMA 2025) held from July 27 to 31, 2025 in Zhengzhou, China.

The Conference aims to establish an international communication and cooperation mechanism for diamond and relate materials, promote academic exchanges, scientific and technological innovation, personnel cultivation, and international cooperation, advance the research and development of diamond and related materials in ultra-precision machining, acoustics, optics, electronic, thermal management, and other functional application fields, and facilitate continuous technical exchanges and cooperation among different countries and organizations.

Manuscript submission information:

Submission Deadline: 1 February 2026

Submission Site: Editorial Manager®

Article Type Name: "VSI: SyDiA" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online.

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.

For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Leading Guest Editor.

For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Diamond.

Keywords:

• High quality CVD diamond growth
• Diamond processing technology
• Single crystalline diamond jewelry
• Diamond semiconductor device
• Thermal management
• Quantum technologies
• Diamond detectors

Special Issue on Quantum diamond: from controlled growth to final applications
截稿日期: 2026-03-01

The past decade has seen diamond emerge as a key material platform for solid-state quantum technologies. This Special Issue explores the full landscape of diamond-based systems, from advances in controlled synthesis and defect formation to the fabrication of functional devices for sensing, metrology, and information processing. Particular attention is given to NV- and Group-IV color centers, whose spin and optical properties continue to attract interest across both fundamental research and practical applications. Contributions addressing scalable fabrication, coherent control, hybrid integration, and emerging architectures are especially encouraged. The aim is to capture the current momentum in the field and support integration across materials science, quantum physics, and device engineering.
Diamond has matured into a versatile substrate for solid-state quantum technology. Its combination of a large electronic bandgap, chemical robustness, and optically addressable spin defects enables precision sensing, quantum metrology, secure links, and information processing—pointing toward device platforms that can scale.

This Special Issue surveys current capabilities in diamond-based quantum systems and outlines near-term opportunities. We welcome contributions spanning fundamentals through engineering practice, including:

Materials & growth routes: single-crystal and nanodiamond synthesis, deterministic defect incorporation, implantation/annealing protocols, and surface or near-surface control.

Defect physics & photophysics: studies of color centers with strong spin and optical performance—such as NV and group-IV vacancy centers—covering coherence, linewidths, strain/charge dynamics, and emission engineering.

Control, readout, and interfaces: initialization and coherent manipulation, high-fidelity readout, spin–photon mapping, cavity/circuit coupling, and multiplexed operation.

Fabrication & integration: wafer-scale processing, nanophotonic and electromechanical structures, resonators and waveguides, heterogeneous integration with photonic and electronic platforms, and packaging.

Sensing modalities: high-resolution magnetometry, electrometry, and thermometry; wide-field and scanning approaches; applications in materials, biology, and condensed-matter systems.

Networking & computation: entanglement distribution, repeaters and modular architectures, error-aware device design, and pathways toward scalable processors.

We encourage both foundational investigations that clarify the physics of defects and system-level demonstrations that push toward deployable instruments.

Our primary aim is to spotlight the field’s rapid acceleration and to knit together efforts across materials science, quantum physics, and device engineering. By assembling diverse perspectives, the Special Issue will offer a coherent view of diamond-enabled quantum technologies and help catalyze cross-disciplinary collaboration on the next generation of scalable quantum systems.

Guest editors:

Vadim Sedov,
Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation

Elke Neu-Ruffing 
Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Bing Dai, 
Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China

Shannon Nicley, 
Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States

Special Issue on 35th International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials
截稿日期: 2026-03-15

Besides the traditional focus on diamond, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, novel research on other carbon-based materials, such as carbon nitrides and 2D carbides (MXenes), will be highlighted. This meeting traditionally spans the complete spectrum from materials preparation, over fundamental physical and chemical concepts, to applied research zooming in on novel device concepts making use of the remarkable properties of carbon materials.

    Synthesis, functionalization, and doping of advanced carbon-based materials (diamond, nanotubes, graphene, carbon nitrides, MXenes, graphene, etc.)
    Sustainable synthesis and recycling of carbon materials
    Diamond devices for power electronics, optoelectronics, and sensors
    Defects, color centers, and quantum applications and technologies based on carbon and boron nitride materials
    Carbon-based materials for sustainable energy harvesting and storage technologies
    Carbon nanodots and particles
    Theory and computational modelling of carbon materials
    AI-guided discovery and design of carbon-based materials
    Hybrid and interfacial materials combining carbon with oxides, carbides, nitrides, and other advanced materials
    Carbon materials in extreme conditions: high pressure, magnetic fields, and temperature extremes
    Device concepts and applications of novel carbon materials for electronics, sensors, and beyond
    Composites based on carbon nanomaterials
    Biomedical applications and safety considerations of carbon nanomaterials
    Biocompatible and multifunctional carbon nanomaterials for bioelectronics and tissue engineering
    Additive manufacturing and scalable production of carbon nanostructures
    Carbon materials for decarbonization and environmental remediation
    Novel characterisation methods for carbon-based materials, including structural, functional, and operando techniques

Guest editors:

Ken Haenen, Instituut voor Materiaalonderzoek Universiteit Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium
Paula Colavita, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Julien Pernot, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint Martin d'Heres, France

Manuscript submission information:

Submission Deadline: 15 March 2026 

Submission Site: Editorial Manager®

Article Type Name: "VSI: ICDCM2025" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online.

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.

For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact the Journal Editor.

For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Diamond and Related Materials.

Keywords:

Annual special issue for International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials