Chirality-controlled crystallization via screw dislocations
Understanding why and how molecules transfer their chirality into helical superstructures, including crystals, remains a challenge. Here, the authors show that topological defects not only promote the growth, but also control the helical morphology of crystals formed by chiral rod-shaped particles.
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Nature Portfolio
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/17ed4277f27540da87254c61c1feeace |
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| Sumario: | Understanding why and how molecules transfer their chirality into helical superstructures, including crystals, remains a challenge. Here, the authors show that topological defects not only promote the growth, but also control the helical morphology of crystals formed by chiral rod-shaped particles. |
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