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The Elkan Laboratory for Organic Solid State

Our research interests lie at the intersection of soft materials science and organic solid-state, with a focus on crystal growth and structural evolution. We investigate the controlled assembly and crystallization of organic molecules, aiming to precisely regulate polymorphism, morphology, size, and structure.
A central component of our approach is the real-time observation of crystallization events using in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM), complemented by microfluidics, advanced electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. These efforts contribute both to the rational design of organic crystalline materials and to a deeper understanding of the fundamental mechanisms governing nucleation, growth, and phase transitions.

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