Molecular Crystals: Exploring Structure, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: crystallography; structural biology; vitamin B12 proteins; redox-proteins; drug delivery; diagnostics; metals in medicine; bioinorganic chemistry; supramolecular chemistry; nanostructures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the release of the Special Issue “Molecular Crystals: Exploring Structure, Properties, and Applications”. This collection brings together cutting-edge research and critical perspectives on the fascinating world of molecular crystals, materials whose arrangement at the molecular level gives rise to remarkable structural diversity, intriguing physical and chemical properties, and a wealth of technological possibilities.
The Special Issue covers a broad spectrum of topics, including advanced methods for structural characterization, insights into the relationship between molecular arrangement and macroscopic behavior, and innovative applications in fields such as electronics, photonics, pharmaceuticals, and energy storage. By uniting contributions from leading researchers across disciplines, this Special Issue offers a comprehensive view of the fundamental principles and emerging trends shaping the science of molecular crystals.
Whether you are a crystallographer, materials scientist, chemist, or engineer, we invite you to explore this collection and engage with the latest discoveries driving the field forward.
Dr. Silvano Geremia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular crystals
- polymorphism
- crystal growth
- solid-state structure–property relationships
- shape-memory and self-healing crystals
- elastic–plastic crystals
- materials for electronics and photonics
- pharmaceutical crystalline materials
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