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Unveiling POM–peptide complexes: molecular insights into metal oxide nanoparticle–protein interactions
Factors influencing Keggin polyoxometalate species interaction with small peptide molecules have been summarized providing models for investigation of mineral nanoparticle–protein interactions.
Metal–organic framework-based catalysts toward the electrosynthesis of urea
Highlighting MOF-based materials for efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis.
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Conformational analysis of biomineral proteins interacting with inorganic minerals using dispersive mineral particles for solution NMR
Biominerals form via organic–inorganic interactions, but their molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Solution NMR with dispersive mineral particles enables conformational analysis, providing insights for biomimetic mineral synthesis.
Advances in metal sulfide anodes for high-performance sodium-ion batteries
In this review, recent research advancements in the field are highlighted, addressing technological challenges and exploring promising research prospects for the future development of MSs.
Advances in silver-based chalcogenide flexible thermoelectric materials
Silver-based chalcogenides have intrinsic plasticity and excellent thermoelectric properties and are potential materials for flexible thermoelectrics. In this work, the properties, optimization, and application of these materials are reviewed.
Classification of crystal structures of extended aromatic hydrocarbons and the systematic relations
Crystal structures of extended aromatic hydrocarbons are systematically classified starting from the orientation of the non-parallel interaction.
Harnessing non-covalent interactions in modified thiophenes: structural design and applications in materials and biological sciences
This highlight explores the key role of thiophene-based compounds in organic electronics, sensors, medicinal chemistry, solid-state reactions, crystal engineering, and supramolecular helices, using X-ray, DFT, and microscopy techniques.
Recent progress of metal–organic framework materials with a benzothiadiazole unit for fluorescence sensing
This highlight aims to showcase the recent progress of benzothiadiazole-based luminescent metal–organic frameworks for the detection of ions, amino acids, volatile organic compounds and drug molecules.
Crystal habit modification of sodium chloride using habit modifiers: a dive into more than 50 years of research & development on crystal habit modification of rock-salt crystals
Crystal habit modification of salt crystals has been a fascinating area of research for decades.
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A lot to unpack: a decade in high Z′ crystal structures
Crystal structures that form with more than one molecule in the asymmetric unit (Z′ > 1) are a fascinating and important, if overlooked, aspect of crystal engineering.
Recent advances in molecular mechanisms of gas hydrate growth
This highlight provides an overview of recent advances in molecular mechanisms of gas hydrate growth, and presents the challenges and opportunities currently encountered.
Exploring flexibility in molecular crystals: bending responses to light and mechanical stress
This review aims to elucidate the mechanisms governing the flexibility of crystals that respond to both light and mechanical stimuli.
About this collection
This web collection contains the Highlight articles published in CrystEngComm in 2025.