In the last century, molecular crystals functioned predominantly as a means for determining
the molecular structures via X-ray diffraction, albeit as the century came to a close the …

Incorporating molecular photoswitches into various materials provides unique opportunities
for controlling their properties and functions with high spatiotemporal resolution using …

The anticipated shift in the focal point of interest of solid-state chemists, crystal engineers,
and crystallographers from structure to properties to function parallels the need to apply our …

The capability of stimulated response by mechanical deformation to induce motion or
actuation is the foundation of lightweight organic, dynamic materials for designing light and …

Organic crystals possessing both flexibility and light‐guiding properties are attractive
candidates for spatial control of the light output for next‐generation technological …

We present the one‐dimensional optical‐waveguiding crystal dithieno [3, 2‐a: 2′, 3′‐c]
phenazine with a high aspect ratio, high mechanical flexibility, and selective self …

Organic crystals, although widely studied, have not been considered nascent candidate
materials in engineering design. Here we summarize the mechanical properties of organic …

Flexible organic single crystals are evolving as new materials for optical waveguides that
can be used for transfer of information in organic optoelectronic microcircuits. Integration in …

Modifiers are commonly used in natural, biological, and synthetic crystallization to tailor the
growth of diverse materials. Here, we identify tautomers as a new class of modifiers where …

With emerging research on stimuli-responsive materials, dynamic crystals are at the forefront
of investigation. However, research on the mechanical properties of coordination polymers …