Special Issue

Yuri Struchkov Centennial Collection: Advances in Structural Chemistry and Crystallography

The journal Structural Chemistry is inviting submissions to the Yuri Struchkov Centennial Collection.

Description / Scientific Scope:

This Special Collection commemorates the 100th anniversary of Professor Yuri T. Struchkov (1926–1995), a pioneer in the field of small-molecule X-ray crystallography, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and former Vice-President of the International Union of Crystallography. His scientific school laid the foundation for the modern crystallographic tradition in Russia and contributed significantly to structural chemistry worldwide.

The collection will highlight state-of-the-art research in:

– Molecular and crystal structure of organic, organoelement, and coordination systems;

– Electronic structure of molecules, supramolecular systems, and crystal structures;

– Interatomic interactions: covalent, coordination, and noncovalent bonding;

– Charge density studies and quantum crystallography;

– Theoretical foundations of quantum and structural chemistry;

– Crystal structure determination: chirality, absolute configuration, twinning, pseudosymmetry, and modulated structures;

– Nonroutine structural experiments, including high-pressure, low- and multi-temperature, and precision studies;

– Structure and properties of solid-state and soft materials;

– Structure and function of biomolecules and their assemblies;

– Nucleation, crystallization, crystal growth, and crystal engineering.

We especially welcome contributions from researchers working in the broad areas shaped by Struchkov’s legacy—whether through direct academic lineage, intellectual influence, or shared scientific focus. The collection aims to unite both senior and early-career scientists from around the world whose research advances structural chemistry, crystallography, and the theoretical understanding of molecular, supramolecular, and solid-state structure.

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026