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Crystal engineering: a holistic view.

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  • 1School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 500 046, India. gautam_desiraju@yahoo.com

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Crystal engineering designs functional solids using intermolecular interactions. This review highlights challenges in understanding interactions, predicting crystal structures, and mapping crystallization pathways.

Area of Science:

  • Solid-state chemistry and materials science.
  • Interdisciplinary field integrating organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
  • Focus on molecular solids and functional crystalline materials.

Background:

  • Crystal engineering utilizes intermolecular interactions (e.g., hydrogen bonds) to construct solid-state structures.
  • Supramolecular synthons and secondary building units are key substructural patterns.
  • Distinct discipline with overlap in supramolecular chemistry and crystallography.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight current challenges in the rapidly evolving field of crystal engineering.
  • To discuss the role of intermolecular interactions in crystal design.
  • To explore computational prediction and crystallization pathway mapping.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and research trends in crystal engineering.

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  • Discussion of theoretical models for molecular crystals and their relationship to polymorphism.
  • Exploration of knowledge-based computational approaches for structure prediction.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified challenges in understanding the precise nature and role of intermolecular interactions.
    • Highlighted diverging perceptions of geometrical and chemical models for molecular crystals.
    • Discussed the complexity of predicting crystal structures and mapping crystallization processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Crystal engineering is a dynamic field facing significant challenges in prediction and design.
    • Further research is needed to refine models and computational tools for crystal structure prediction.
    • Understanding crystallization pathways is crucial for advancing functional solid-state material design.