Coal tar, once considered waste, has become a huge treasure trove because hundreds of compounds can be isolated from it. Most of these compounds tend to be aromatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic ...

Organic molecular crystals can respond to external stimuli such as heat, light, and mechanical force, making them attractive candidates for next-generation functional materials. However, predicting ...

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB), with the conventional flammable organic electrolytes replaced by solid-state ones, promise high energy density and high safety for the next-generation energy ...