This highlight gives an overview of recent advances in mechanically flexible molecular
crystals, with qualitative and quantitative studies performed on different molecular systems …

The generation of elastic crystalline fibers from a nonfibrous crystal of metal complex is
demonstrated. Applying mechanical stimuli to a platelike crystal of NiII (salophen)[1; …

The distinct mechanical properties of concomitant dimorphs (Form α and Form β) of 1, 3-bis
(4-nitrophenyl) thiourea–DMSO solvate (TU-DMSO) have been investigated via …

The fabrication of single crystal material with a desired degree of flexibility is a challenging
topic in material science and crystal engineering. In this communication, we demonstrate the …

Single crystals showing elastic flexibility have attracted increasing attention as next-
generation soft materials. Herein, we successfully developed a series of polyhalogenated …

Functional molecular crystals capable of multidirectional deformation by external stimuli
have the potential to be used in various applications such as mechanosensors and flexible …

Elastic crystals are a novel class of materials for use in optoelectronics and solar cells.
Although controlling mechanical flexibility is critical when developing functional soft crystals …

In this communication, an organic crystal of the polar space group Pc that is capable of
plastic bending in response to external mechanical stress is reported, and its high dielectric …

New crystalline forms (a polymorph and a co-crystal) and a previously reported solvate of
the parent compound 5-fluoroisatin have been characterized by thermal, structural, and …