Recent Developments in Chalcogen and Pnictogen Bonding

This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments of chalcogen and pnictogen bonding, focusing on their roles in crystal engineering, anion binding, biological applications and catalysis. We outline key design strategies for strengthening these non-covalent interactions through electronic modulation and substituent tuning and examine how they influence molecular organization and reactivity. This summary illustrates the growing importance of chalcogen and pnictogen bonds across diverse fields, from biomolecular recognition to materials development and catalytic processes.