The ever-expanding landscape of materials science is paved by meticulous atomic arrangements. The book "Crystallization Trends- Pushing the Boundaries of Materials and Instrumentation" aims to collect and illuminate the cutting-edge tools and methodologies that are being used to reshape this landscape, empowering researchers to engineer crystals with unprecedented properties and functionalities. This book intends to offer a comprehensive exploration of frontiers in crystal growth, paving the way for possible groundbreaking discoveries in diverse fields, from quantum technology to sustainable materials. It will consist of five sections that cover different aspects of crystal growth.

The first section will focus on bridging the gap between theoretical models and real-world crystals. Traditionally, theoretical models are still unable to explain the complexity of real crystal growth processes. This section is intended to try to contribute to collecting an up-to-date understanding of the fundamentals of Crystal Growth, focusing on advanced computational tools and methodologies that bridge the gap between theory and experiment. It will explore the frontiers of phase-field simulations, atomistic models, and machine-learning algorithms, revealing their power to predict, optimise, and design crystals with targeted properties.

Scaling up from exquisite microscopic control to practical, large-scale production remains a significant hurdle. The second section will be dedicated to inviting researchers to share the innovative approaches that contribute to bridging this gap. It is intended to explore the burgeoning field of "crystal factories," where scalable and sustainable growth methods pave the way for cost-effective production of high-quality crystals across a range of applications.

The third section will delve into novel growth techniques that are used to explore new materials. This section ventures beyond the traditional "crucible" approach, exploring exciting techniques like vapour-phase deposition, laser-assisted growth, and even extreme environment crystallisation. These methods unlock the doors to exotic materials like 2D semiconductors, topological insulators, and hybrid perovskites, eutectic solidification, holding immense potential for next-generation electronics, quantum technologies, and energy harvesting.

The fourth section is dedicated to highlighting the revolutionary potential of in situ and real-time characterisation techniques that might enable real-time feedback and precise control over growth processes. Understanding and controlling crystal growth dynamics in real-time is crucial for optimisation and achieving desired properties. Also, researchers are invited to share their innovative implementation regarding improvements in crystal growth techniques.

The final section invites all authors to contribute to their vision of possible future trends for crystal growth research. From bio-inspired approaches mimicking nature's intricate architectures to harnessing quantum phenomena for next-generation materials manipulation, this section aims to show possible future trends in the field.

The book "Crystallization Trends: Pushing the Boundaries of Materials and Instrumentation" is not intended to be just a technical manual but an attempt to unveil a possible roadmap for the future of the field. Researchers, academics, and anyone with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible will find within its pages the tools, the knowledge, and the inspiration to usher in a new era of crystal-based technologies.