Carbon-tetrel bonds: cooperative existence and disappearance in elastically bendable fluorescent organic single crystals by operating within the hierarchy of non-covalent interactions | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Carbon-tetrel bonds: cooperative existence and disappearance in elastically bendable fluorescent organic single crystals by operating within the hierarchy of non-covalent interactions
Key Points
Mechanical properties of fluorescent organic crystals are enhanced using carbon-tetrel bonds, showing promising flexibility.
DFT calculations demonstrate how cooperativity in these bonds influences the material's performance and resilience.
The analysis of these bonds highlights the role of non-covalent interactions in defining the mechanical characteristics.
These findings may enable the design of advanced materials with improved structural integrity and functionality.
Abstract
The mechanical properties of elastically bendable fluorescent organic single crystals are modified using carbon-tetrel bonds. The cooperativity in the carbon-tetrel bond is studied using DFT calculations.