The halogen bond occurs when there is evidence of a net attractive interaction between an
electrophilic region associated with a halogen atom in a molecular entity and a nucleophilic …

The σ-hole and π-hole are the regions with positive surface electrostatic potential on the
molecule entity; the former specifically refers to the positive region of a molecular entity …

Well-orchestrated noncovalent interactions are fundamental in chemical processes. 1 For
example, the assembly of complementary subunits to form functional aggregates is a …

Halogen bonding (XB), an attractive and valuable noncovalent interaction, has recently
been exploited as an important tool in crystal engineering. The recent upsurge in crystal …

Bandgap tunability of lead mixed halide perovskites (LMHPs) is a crucial characteristic for
versatile optoelectronic applications. Nevertheless, LMHPs show the formation of iodide …

Porous organic cages can act as hosts for the three-dimensional alignment of guests such
as halogens and organometallics. Porous single crystals are doped by vapor sublimation to …

Halogen bonding is arguably the least exploited among the many non‐covalent interactions
used in dictating molecular self‐assembly. However, its directionality renders it unique …

Halogen bonding is a recently rediscovered secondary interaction that shows potential to
become a complementary molecular tool to hydrogen bonding in rational drug design and in …

Polyiodide chemistry has a rich history deeply intertwined with the development of
supramolecular chemistry. Technological and theoretical interest in polyiodides has not …

3-Iodo-2-propynyl-N-butylcarbamate (IPBC) is an iodinated antimicrobial product used
globally as a preservative, fungicide, and algaecide. IPBC is difficult to obtain in pure form as …