Advanced applications of crystal engineering

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<p>Crystal engineering is a rapidly developing area of research with goals aimed at designing functional molecular solids using reliable intermolecular interactions. By designing these intermolecular interactions using principles of supramolecular chemistry, favorable molecular arrangements can be achieved, which is manifested in desirable properties. We have applied crystal engineering strategies to the synthesis of unique materials for advanced applications including a metal-organic semiconductor, photochromic co-crystals, and a co-crystalline thin film for photolithography. We designed a metal-organic complex based on Ag(I) that exhibits π-π stacking interactions in the organic ligands, which is favorable for electrical conductivity in organic-based semiconductors. The nanocrystalline complex exhibits remarkable electrical conductivity and is also designed to undergo a [2+2] cycloaddition reaction, resulting in over a 70% increase in electrical conductivity. The increase in co

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