Solvation shell collapse and molecular asymmetry dictate polymorph selection in citric acid

Key Points

• Polymorph selection is influenced by solvation shell collapse and molecular asymmetry in citric acid.
• The study reports that specific phase transitions are linked to solvation dynamics in citric acid crystals.
• Observational analysis of citric acid elucidates mechanisms behind molecular arrangement and polymorphism.
• These findings support the notion that molecular asymmetry may guide crystal behavior, impacting material design.