Themed collection 2023 Highlight article collection

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Advances in protein solubility and thermodynamics: quantification, instrumentation, and perspectives

Critical review of the advanced experimental approaches to measure the main thermodynamic parameters and to guide establishing the necessary conditions to perform a protein crystallization assay: methodologies, set-ups, and future directions.

Graphical abstract: Advances in protein solubility and thermodynamics: quantification, instrumentation, and perspectives
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Progress in the regulation of pathological crystallization

The regulation of pathological crystallization had made great progress during the last two decades. The inhibitor of pathological mineralization and its mechanisms are overviewed.

Graphical abstract: Progress in the regulation of pathological crystallization
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Chiral resolution methods for racemic pharmaceuticals based on cocrystal formation

This review outlined the crucial importance of pharmaceutical cocrystals in chiral resolution techniques of racemic compounds.

Graphical abstract: Chiral resolution methods for racemic pharmaceuticals based on cocrystal formation
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Emerging porous solids and sonochemistry

This review provides a comprehensive overview of emerging porous materials and their sonochemical applications.

Graphical abstract: Emerging porous solids and sonochemistry
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The role of dimensionality and direction of hydrogen-bonded networks in the mechanical flexibility of organic crystals

The role of directionality and dimensionality of hydrogen-bonded synthons in the flexibility of organic crystals has been discussed.

Graphical abstract: The role of dimensionality and direction of hydrogen-bonded networks in the mechanical flexibility of organic crystals
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Crystalline micro and mesoporous materials for applications in heterogeneous catalysis: the evolution of materials

This highlight article features selected examples of heterogeneous catalytic reactions using traditional inorganic materials such as silica, aluminium-based materials, and zeolites to the evolution of these reactions using novel metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).

Graphical abstract: Crystalline micro and mesoporous materials for applications in heterogeneous catalysis: the evolution of materials
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Recent advances in microfluidics-enabled controlled reaction, assembly and exfoliation of inorganic nanomaterials

Microfluidics, involving chemical or physical phenomena at the submillimeter length scale under continuous flow, allows the controlled reaction, assembly, and exfoliation of nanomaterials by adjusting the momentum, heat, and mass transfer.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in microfluidics-enabled controlled reaction, assembly and exfoliation of inorganic nanomaterials
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Advances in copper cobaltate-based nanomaterial electrodes for supercapacitor applications

This review mainly focused on the latest achievements in the application of copper cobaltate-based nanomaterials as supercapacitor electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Advances in copper cobaltate-based nanomaterial electrodes for supercapacitor applications
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Quantum chemical analysis of noncovalent bonds within crystals. Concepts and concerns

The quantum chemical calculation of the strength of a primary noncovalent bond within a crystal must navigate numerous complicating issues. Choice of geometry, polarizing effects of substituents, and delocalized interactions, must all be considered.

Graphical abstract: Quantum chemical analysis of noncovalent bonds within crystals. Concepts and concerns
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Synthesis, structure and properties of coordination complexes of tin(II) phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine with transition metal fragments

Tin(II) phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine form stable M–Sn bonds yielding coordination complexes with transition metal fragments. In this review, we discuss the syntheses, structures and properties of such complexes.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, structure and properties of coordination complexes of tin(ii) phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanine with transition metal fragments
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Synthetic approaches and electrocatalytic reactions of pristine metal–organic frameworks for energy conversion

Collective information on the electrocatalytic activity, selectivity, durability, and reaction mechanisms of the pristine MOF-based catalysts for electrocatalytic reactions such as ORR, OER, HER, and CO2RR is presented.

Graphical abstract: Synthetic approaches and electrocatalytic reactions of pristine metal–organic frameworks for energy conversion
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Recent progress in the synthesis and physical properties of 2D ternary TMDC-based vertical heterostructures

This review summarizes recent progress in the synthesis of 2D ternary TMDC-based vertical heterostructures via three strategies and the novel physical properties.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in the synthesis and physical properties of 2D ternary TMDC-based vertical heterostructures
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Nanoarchitectonics of metal oxide materials for sustainable technologies and environmental applications

This overview, summarizing recent progresses in the fabrication of multi-functional oxide nanomaterials for sustainable and environmental end-uses, sheds light on the interplay between their chemico-physical features and functional properties.

Graphical abstract: Nanoarchitectonics of metal oxide materials for sustainable technologies and environmental applications
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Boundary research between organic conductors and transistors: new trends for functional molecular crystals

This highlight article summarizes recent research trends of organic transistors and charge-transfer complexes/salts that are derived from organic semiconductors.

Graphical abstract: Boundary research between organic conductors and transistors: new trends for functional molecular crystals
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Recent advances in organic donor–acceptor cocrystals: design, synthetic approaches, and optical applications

The recent progress in optical applications of organic donor–acceptor co-crystals is reviewed in terms of material design, synthetic approach and future perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in organic donor–acceptor cocrystals: design, synthetic approaches, and optical applications
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Recent progress on strategies for the enhancement of crystal growth process

The process intensification (PI) technologies and strategies for crystal growth were summarized and discussed.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on strategies for the enhancement of crystal growth process
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Recent advances in membrane crystallization

The membrane crystallization process can be divided into membrane distillation, reaction, antisolvent, and cooling crystallization processes.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in membrane crystallization
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The pnictogen bond forming ability of bonded bismuth atoms in molecular entities in the crystalline phase: a perspective

This study discusses the ability of bound bismuth in molecular entities to participate in non-covalent bonding interactions and hence features Bi-centered pnictogen bonds in crystal lattices and nanoscale materials.

Graphical abstract: The pnictogen bond forming ability of bonded bismuth atoms in molecular entities in the crystalline phase: a perspective
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Porous functional metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed from different N-heterocyclic carboxylic ligands for gas adsorption/separation

This review mainly summarizes the recent progress of MOFs composed of N-heterocyclic carboxylate ligands in gas sorption/separation. This work may help to understand the relationship between the structures of MOFs and gas sorption/separation.

Graphical abstract: Porous functional metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed from different N-heterocyclic carboxylic ligands for gas adsorption/separation
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Research progress in the postprocessing and application of GaN crystal

This manuscript systematically reviews the importance of wet etching and thermal annealing in GaN crystal applications for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Research progress in the postprocessing and application of GaN crystal
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Photo-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for anti-counterfeiting applications

Photo-functionalized metal–organic frameworks with unique structures and rich fluorescent components exhibit different levels of optical anti-counterfeiting under various types of stimulation.

Graphical abstract: Photo-functionalized metal–organic frameworks for anti-counterfeiting applications
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Supramolecular architectures featuring Se⋯N secondary-bonding interactions in crystals of selenium-rich molecules: a comparison with their congeners

The importance of Se⋯N chalcogen-bonding in supramolecular assembly is demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular architectures featuring Se⋯N secondary-bonding interactions in crystals of selenium-rich molecules: a comparison with their congeners
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This web collection contains the Highlight articles published in CrystEngComm in 2023.

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