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The Nature and Applications of π–π Interactions: A Perspective
Crystal Growth & Design · 2019 · Vol. 19(2) · pp. 523–528
Ranjit Thakuria✉(Gauhati University)Naba K. Nath✉(National Institute of Technology Meghalaya)Binoy K. Saha✉(Pondicherry University)
Abstract
The updated concepts on the nature of π–π interactions and their use in various fields ranging from crystal engineering to materials science to biochemistry are discussed. This is the opening paper for the Crystal Growth & Design virtual special issue on “π···π Stacking in Crystal Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications”.
Crystallography and molecular interactionsCrystallization and Solubility StudiesInorganic Fluorides and Related CompoundsCrystal engineeringPerspective (graphical)StackingCrystal (programming language)NanotechnologyChemistryMaterials scienceComputer scienceSupramolecular chemistryCrystal structure
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- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
- Science and Engineering Research Board
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