Crystalline Molecular Complexes and Compounds

This book offers an in-depth exploration of crystalline binary adducts, also known as molecular complexes and compounds, highlighting their structures, properties, and interactions within solid-state chemistry through extensive illustrations and references.

Crystalline Molecular Complexes and Compounds offers an in-depth exploration of the structure and characteristics of crystalline binary adducts, commonly referred to as molecular compounds and complexes. These crystals are significant in the field of solid-state chemistry, comprising an estimated one-quarter of all crystals found globally. The book aims to provide a thorough and cohesive understanding of these materials, which exhibit unique interactions between their constituent components.

The text delves into various types of crystalline adducts, including well-known examples like DNA, hydrates, solvates, and host-guest inclusion complexes. Through a comprehensive review, the author highlights the special attractions that facilitate the formation of these compounds, drawing upon extensive molecular recognition studies. Despite the wealth of research available, the book addresses a notable gap in the literature by presenting a unified treatment of the subject, comparing different examples and elucidating the various types of interactions involved, such as hydrogen bonding and charge transfer.

With over 600 figures, 200 tables, and 3,500 references, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and students alike. As the understanding of parent compounds and their associated adducts continues to evolve, this book represents just the beginning of a broader exploration into the fascinating world of crystalline binary adducts, suggesting that much more remains to be discovered in this area of study.