Welcome to Cryform

CryForm (ERC Starting Grant H2020 949229) is a project led by Dr Elena Simone at the Politecnico di Torino (Italy). CryForm aims at progressing our fundamental knowledge in organic materials crystallization and crystal engineering by: (1) gleaning a mechanistic understanding of the relationship between crystal structure and surface properties; (2) uncovering the thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms of crystal nucleation and growth at liquid/liquid and liquid/gas interfaces; (3) understanding the role of large biomolecules in the modification of crystal growth and nucleation kinetics. This knowledge will enable the design of novel sustainable, biocompatible and stimuli responsive multiphase formulations for the encapsulation and controlled release of active ingredients for food, pharmaceutical and agrochemical formulations.