GeTe: a simple compound blessed with a plethora of properties


Jos E. Boschker, Ruining Wang and Raffaella Calarco
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 5324-5335
From themed collection: 2017 Highlight article collection

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A selection from the wide range of functional properties present in the binary compound, GeTe, are reviewed is this paper.


Hierarchically structured magnesium based oxides: synthesis strategies and applications in organic pollutant remediation


Lekha Sharma and Rita Kakkar
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 6913-6926
From themed collection: Crystalline Materials for Environmental Remediation

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In this highlight, we review the design and formation of MgO based hierarchical structures and cover some selected examples on their applications in adsorption of organic contaminants.


Hollow CuxO (x = 2, 1) micro/nanostructures: synthesis, fundamental properties and applications


Shaodong Sun, Qing Yang, Shuhua Liang and Zhimao Yang
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 6225-6251
From themed collection: Crystalline Materials for Environmental Remediation

Abstract

In this review, we comprehensively summarize the important advances in hollow CuxO micro/nanostructures, including the universal synthesis strategies, the interfacial Cu–O atomic structures as well as the intrinsic properties, and potential applications. Remarks on emerging issues and promising research directions are also discussed.


Recent progress in the synthesis of nanostructured magnesium hydroxide


Giulia Balducci, Laura Bravo Diaz and Duncan H. Gregory
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 6067-6084
From themed collection: 2017 Highlight article collection

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This highlight discusses magnesium hydroxide design at the nanoscale, common aspects of crystallite growth and how nanostructuring impacts properties.


Co-crystallization of 1,3,5-trifluoro-2,4,6-triiodobenzene (1,3,5-TFTIB) with a variety of Lewis bases through halogen-bonding interactions


Xue-Hua Ding, Chang-Jin Ou, Shi Wang, Ling-Hai Xie, Jin-Yi Lin, Jian-Pu Wang and Wei Huang
CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 5504-5521
From themed collection: 2017 Highlight article collection

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Co-crystallization of 1,3,5-trifluoro-2,4,6-triiodobenzene (1,3,5-TFTIB) with a variety of halogen-bonding acceptors.


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HFEPR measurements and DFT calculations reveal the critical role of heteroatoms in the g-anisotropy of trityl radicals.


Influence of the donor unit on the rectification ratio in tunnel junctions based on donor–acceptor SAMs using PTM units as acceptors


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From themed collection: 2018 PCCP HOT Articles

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The changes in the rectification ratio and current density for different donor–acceptor SAMs are explained by significant changes in the electronic and supramolecular structures due to the nature of the donor unit.


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