title: Will measuring mechanical properties help us understand solid-state reactions?
abstract: In the solid-state photodimerization of cinnamic acid polymorphs, can mechanical properties tell us whether Schmidt 'minimal molecular movement' or Kaupp 'molecular migration' is more important?
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Ian D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Williams
keywords: cinnamic acid; crystal engineering; nanoindentation; photomechanical properties; solid-state reactions