Halogen Bonding in Crystal Engineering
Struct. Bond. 2008, 126, 105-136
P. Metrangolo, G. Resnati, T. Pilati, S. Biella
Hard Cover of Vol. 126
Hard Cover of Vol. 126
ABSTRACT
The term halogen bonding encompasses any noncovalent interaction involving halogens as electrophilic species. A high strength and directionality are the remarkable features of halogen bonding that fully justify its use as a primary intermolecular interaction to dictate molecular self-assembly processes. This chapter will outline the use of halogen bonding in crystal engineering and will highlight the obtainment of heteromeric crystal structures with complex topologies. Despite halogen bonding is still in its infancy, the growing interest in the field shown by the crystal engineering community may promise major advancements in the future.