Study of the formation, structure, and properties of crystals

Fundamental to materials science

Influences physical and chemical properties

Branch of physics that studies crystals

Interdisciplinary with crystalline chemistry

Theoretical framework for understanding crystal structure

Predicts electronic behavior in crystals

Development of new materials with desired properties

Utilizes knowledge of crystalline chemistry

Creation of materials at atomic and molecular scales

Depends on control over crystal structure

Process by which living organisms produce minerals

Involves crystalline structures

Study of protein and nucleic acid structures

Essential for understanding biological function

Study of minerals and their properties

Directly related to crystalline chemistry

Study of rocks and the conditions under which they form

Involves understanding of crystal formation in rocks

Study of inorganic compounds including crystals

Fundamental to understanding crystal chemistry

Study of carbonbased compounds

Crystallography used to determine organic compound structures

Crystalline materials used in filtration and purification

Knowledge of chemistry critical for environmental applications

Understanding the formation of mineral resources

Crystalline chemistry informs extraction and processing

Crystalline forms of drugs affect bioavailability and stability

Crystalline chemistry used to optimize drug formulations

Designing new crystalline materials for specific purposes

Interdisciplinary approach involving chemistry and engineering

Crystalline structure of semiconductors determines electronic properties

Essential for the development of electronic devices

Phenomenon of zero electrical resistance in certain materials

Often related to specific crystal structures

Particles with crystalline structures found in space

Provides information about the formation of the universe

Study of meteorites and their composition

Crystalline structures reveal information about their origins