Crystal photochemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002755",
  "term": "Crystal photochemistry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of photochemical reactions that occur within the solid crystalline state. In this environment, the rigid lattice structure can impose specific orientations and distances between reacting molecules, influencing reaction pathways and product selectivity. This contrasts with solution-phase photochemistry, where molecules have greater freedom of movement.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "asymmetric photochemistry",
    "chromophore"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 319 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/crystal-photochemistry/"
}