Intermolecular Interactions in Crystals : Fundamentals of Crystal Engineering

Crystal Engineering concerns the design and synthesis of molecular crystals with desired properties, which requires a deep understanding of intermolecular interactions. This new book brings together all the current information about the most relevant intermolecular interactions providing an introductory text for graduates. The textbook introduces the nature and identification of bonds and the latest knowledge of their physical meaning. Properties of the most relevant intermolecular bonds identified in molecular crystals are described. Cooperative effects from different bond types present in one solid are also explained.