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Title:	Toward dynamic crystal structure prediction: integrating thermodynamic and kinetic modeling.
Authors:	Reddy, Prem K.¹ (AUTHOR), Dighe, Anish V.¹ (AUTHOR), Bhawnani, Rajan R.¹ (AUTHOR), Singh, Meenesh R.¹ (AUTHOR) mrsingh@uic.edu
Source:	CrystEngComm. 3/16/2026, Vol. 28 Issue 11, p1727-1751. 25p.
Subjects:	Polymorphism (Crystallography), Crystallization kinetics, Crystallization, Thermodynamics, Molecular crystals, Simulation methods & models, Molecular self-assembly
Abstract:	Precise control over the physical properties of organic molecular crystals is crucial for the design and manufacture of pharmaceutical compounds. Many organic molecules exhibit polymorphism, the ability to exist in multiple solid-state forms, each possessing distinct physical properties such as bioavailability, density, and dissolution rate. These variations are not merely academic; they can render a pharmaceutical compound ineffective or even hazardous if the undesired polymorph forms. Achieving reliable control over polymorphism therefore requires a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of crystallization and molecular self-assembly spanning from the molecular to the macroscopic scale. Insights into self-assembly at multiple scales offer the opportunity to elucidate the dynamics of weak intermolecular interactions, advancing both crystal engineering and materials design. Existing computational approaches to crystal structure prediction (CSP) primarily focus on identifying dense, energy-minimized packings of molecules within rationally selected space groups. Although such thermodynamic methods can enumerate possible polymorphs, they often fail to consistently reproduce the experimentally observed crystal form under realistic kinetic and solvent conditions. This review aims to establish a conceptual framework for a multiscale model of crystallization, integrating both energetic and kinetic perspectives. By critically assessing the computational methods that model molecular self-assembly, nucleation, and growth, this work outlines a pathway toward dynamic crystal structure prediction, a unified approach capable of predicting not just feasible polymorphs but also the dominant crystal form that emerges under specific crystallization conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Precise control over the physical properties of organic molecular crystals is crucial for the design and manufacture of pharmaceutical compounds. Many organic molecules exhibit polymorphism, the ability to exist in multiple solid-state forms, each possessing distinct physical properties such as bioavailability, density, and dissolution rate. These variations are not merely academic; they can render a pharmaceutical compound ineffective or even hazardous if the undesired polymorph forms. Achieving reliable control over polymorphism therefore requires a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of crystallization and molecular self-assembly spanning from the molecular to the macroscopic scale. Insights into self-assembly at multiple scales offer the opportunity to elucidate the dynamics of weak intermolecular interactions, advancing both crystal engineering and materials design. Existing computational approaches to crystal structure prediction (CSP) primarily focus on identifying dense, energy-minimized packings of molecules within rationally selected space groups. Although such thermodynamic methods can enumerate possible polymorphs, they often fail to consistently reproduce the experimentally observed crystal form under realistic kinetic and solvent conditions. This review aims to establish a conceptual framework for a multiscale model of crystallization, integrating both energetic and kinetic perspectives. By critically assessing the computational methods that model molecular self-assembly, nucleation, and growth, this work outlines a pathway toward dynamic crystal structure prediction, a unified approach capable of predicting not just feasible polymorphs but also the dominant crystal form that emerges under specific crystallization conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	14668033
DOI:	10.1039/d5ce00977d