A crystal that 'comes alive': Heat-driven bubbles push it forward while it changes fluorescence color

Phys.org
March 2, 2026
In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers from National Taiwan University report that a seemingly solid, nonporous organic crystal can undergo dramatic structural and mechanical transformations when gently heated.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/2/2026