Rotating lattice single crystal architecture on the surface of glass

Defying the requirements of translational periodicity in 3D, rotation of the lattice orientation within an otherwise single crystal provides a new form of solid. Such rotating lattice single (RLS) crystals are found, but only as spherulitic grains too small for systematic characterization or practic...

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Published in:Scientific reports Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 36449
Main Authors: Savytskii, D., Jain, H., Tamura, N., Dierolf, V.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 03-11-2016
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Summary:Defying the requirements of translational periodicity in 3D, rotation of the lattice orientation within an otherwise single crystal provides a new form of solid. Such rotating lattice single (RLS) crystals are found, but only as spherulitic grains too small for systematic characterization or practical application. Here we report a novel approach to fabricate RLS crystal lines and 2D layers of unlimited dimensions via a recently discovered solid-to-solid conversion process using a laser to heat a glass to its crystallization temperature but keeping it below the melting temperature. The proof-of-concept including key characteristics of RLS crystals is demonstrated using the example of Sb 2 S 3 crystals within the Sb-S-I model glass system for which the rotation rate depends on the direction of laser scanning relative to the orientation of initially formed seed. Lattice rotation in this new mode of crystal growth occurs upon crystallization through a well-organized dislocation/disclination structure introduced at the glass/crystal interface. Implications of RLS growth on biomineralization and spherulitic crystal growth are noted.
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USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
AC02-05CH11231; SC0005010
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/srep36449