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 …

Phase‐change materials (PCMs) offer tremendous potential to store thermal energy during
reversible phase transitions for state‐of‐the‐art applications. The practicality of these …

Uncovering differences between crystalline and amorphous states in molecular solids would
both promote the understanding of their structure–property relationships, as well as inform …

Living tissue uses stress-accumulated electrical charge to close wounds. Self-repairing
synthetic materials, which are typically soft and amorphous, usually require external stimuli …

Organic crystals, possessing both flexibility and stimuli-responsive properties, are attractive
candidates as smart materials, namely sensors, actuators, optoelectronic devices …

Molecular luminescent materials with optical waveguide have wide application prospects in
light-emitting diodes, sensors, and logic gates. However, the majority of traditional optical …

The advent of solid-state electrolytes has unearthed a new paradigm of next-generation
batteries endowed with improved electrochemical properties and exceptional safety …

In recent years, studies of organic optical waveguide materials have emerged as a cutting-
edge research area driven by their inherent advantages, such as low optical losses …

Flexible crystals have gained significant attention owing to their remarkable pliability,
plasticity, and adaptability, making them highly popular in various research and application …

Plastic crystals as barocaloric materials exhibit the large entropy change rivalling freon,
however, the limited pressure-sensitivity and large hysteresis of phase transition hinder the …