In the last century, molecular crystals functioned predominantly as a means for determining
the molecular structures via X-ray diffraction, albeit as the century came to a close the …

The discovery of molecular single crystals that display interesting elastic behaviour has
generated excitement regarding their potential applications as it has upended the common …

The anticipated shift in the focal point of interest of solid-state chemists, crystal engineers,
and crystallographers from structure to properties to function parallels the need to apply our …

The capability of stimulated response by mechanical deformation to induce motion or
actuation is the foundation of lightweight organic, dynamic materials for designing light and …

Cocrystal engineering with a noncovalent assembly feature by simple constituent units has
inspired great interest and has emerged as an efficient and versatile route to construct …

Organic cocrystals based on noncovalent intermolecular interactions (weak interactions)
have aroused interest owing to their unpredicted and versatile chemicophysical properties …

The research and applications of fiber materials are directly related to the daily life of social
populace and the development of relevant revolutionary manufacturing industry. However …

Organic photothermal cocrystals, integrating the advantages of intrinsic organic cocrystals
and the fascinating photothermal conversion ability, hold attracted considerable interest in …

Smart molecular crystals with light‐driven mechanical responses have received interest
owing to their potential uses in molecular machines, artificial muscles, and biomimetics …

Elastic organic crystals are the materials foundation of future lightweight flexible electronic,
optical and sensing devices, yet precise control over their deformation has not been …