Abstract
Mechanical flexibility in molecular crystals is a fascinating behavior with potential for developing advanced technologies. However, the phenomenon of mechanical bending is poorly understood. We explore for the first time the atomistic origin of elastic bending in a single component organic crystal using a combination of μ-focus synchrotron X-ray diffraction and ab initio simulation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6244-6249 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 9 |
Early online date | 3 Aug 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 3 Aug 2023 |