Capturing the Moment of Emergence of Crystal Nucleus from Disorder
Takayuki Nakamuro, Masaya Sakakibara, Hiroki Nada, Koji Harano, Eiichi Nakamura
Abstract
with localization precision of <0.1 nm. We saw NaCl units assembled to form a cluster fluctuating between featureless and semiordered states, which suddenly formed a crystal. Subsequent crystal growth at 298 K and shrinkage at 473 K took place also in a stochastic manner. Productive contributions of the graphitic surface and its mechanical vibration have been experimentally indicated.
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NucleationCrystallizationChemistryCrystal (programming language)NucleusNanocrystalCrystal growthChemical physicsCluster (spacecraft)CrystallographyMoleculeCarbon nanotubeConical surfaceNanotechnologyComposite materialMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryCell biologyProgramming languageComputer scienceBiologyCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionCarbon Nanotubes in CompositesForce Microscopy Techniques and Applications