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Efficient solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of CALF-20 for carbon dioxide capture
A solvent-free mechanochemical method was successfully developed to synthesize CALF-20, a well-known metal–organic framework for industrial CO2 capture.
Coordinated water modulation for proton conductivity via post-synthetic transmetalation in yttrium-based coordination polymers
Post-synthetic transmetalation of a Y-based coordination polymer with K+ converts terminal H2O into μ-bridging ligands, enhancing acidity with donation of proton. This boosts conductivity, highlighting transmetalation as a manner for efficient SSPCs.
Physically stable cyclodextrin metal–organic frameworks formed via a drug-assisted amorphous to crystal phase transition
A high drug-containing and physically stable CD-MOF structure was simultaneously accomplished within 30 min. The mechanistic understanding of the formation has been elucidated by spectroscopic analysis.
Interplay of C–H⋯F and halogen bonding interactions for tunable room-temperature phosphorescence in iododiphenylacetylene systems
Efficient room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) often depends on specific intermolecular interactions, such as C–H⋯F and halogen bonding interactions; however, their role in fluorinated diphenylacetylene derivatives remains unclear.
Exploring bimodal mesoporous aluminum MOFs: synthesis and defect analysis of rad net topology with imine-based ligand
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a versatile class of porous crystalline materials whose properties can be finely tuned through reticular chemistry.
Time dependence of water-induced phase transition in nano- and microcrystalline Eu3+-doped MOF-76(Y): different luminescence responses with memory effect
A deep study on the water induced-phase transition from the 3D MOF-76 structure to the 1D LnBTC coordination polymer is presented. The initial particle size of MOF-76(Y0.95Eu0.05) has a lasting impact on the luminescence of the transformed material.
Excellent electrocatalytic performance of CuCo2S4 nanowires for high-efficiency overall water splitting in alkaline and seawater media
CuCo2S4 nanowires were synthesized via hydrothermal and air annealing. They showed excellent HER performance with low overpotentials of 86.2 mV in KOH and 91.2 mV in seawater. For the OER, the overpotential decreased from 282.8 mV in KOH to 255.6 mV in seawater.
Synergistic crucible design and thermal-flow management for enhanced 4-inch AlN single crystal PVT growth: a combined numerical and experimental investigation
By optimizing the thermal field position, crucible microstructure, and thermal flow field coupling, a 4-inch aluminum nitride single crystal with excellent growth uniformity was successfully fabricated.
Synthesis, crystallographic study and solid-state properties of metal-free perovskites with P-atom containing A-site cations
The structure and properties of the new metal-free perovskites A(NH4)X3 (X = Br−, I−, and BF4−) were investigated using 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (pta).
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Different thermal and solubility properties with an identical crystal structure – case of lenalidomide hydrate
Identification of the polymorphism of a medicine is critical for its pharmaceutical properties.
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On the pK of crystal surfaces: molecular modeling of crystallite protonation, local reorganization, and solute dissociation
We demonstrate the application of the ‘instantaneous pK’ approach to the molecular dynamics simulation of crystallite models exposed to an acidic solvent environment.
Construction of lacunary α-K8SiW11O39 polyoxometalate/MIL-101(Cr) MOF/CoFe2O4 magnetic nanocomposites for adsorptive removal of toxic azo dyes and antibiotics from wastewater
A ternary magnetic nanocomposite based on the MIL-101(Cr) metal–organic framework, α-K8SiW11O39 (LPOM) and CoFe2O4 (CFO) nanoparticles was synthesized and used as an efficient adsorbent for removing dyes and antibiotic drugs from water.
About this collection
This Editors’ Choice Collection showcases a selection of outstanding articles published in CrystEngComm in 2025 that have been handpicked by the Editorial Board to highlight the quality of work in the journal.
Congratulations to all featured authors.