Single crystal formation in core-shell capsules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Oct 24;59(85):12739-12742. doi: 10.1039/d3cc03727d.

Abstract

This work extends the scope of microfluidic-based crystallization methods by introducing solid microcapsules. Hundreds of perfectly similar microcapsules were generated per second, allowing a fast screening of crystallization conditions. XRD analyses were performed directly on encapsulated single crystals demonstrating the potential of this process for the characterization of compounds, including screening polymorphism.