Determining the enantiomorphic excess in chiral solids remains a difficult task, yet it is crucial for the characterization of materials such as chiral catalysts. Now, a combination of 3D electron diffraction, dynamical diffraction calculations, and automated processing enables the quantification of enantiomorphs in a fast and reliable manner.
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Palatinus, L. Determining chirality in crystalline powders through 3D electron diffraction. Nat. Chem. 17, 1813–1814 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-025-02006-4
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