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Controlled Vapor Treatment Guides Soft Quasicrystals
Researchers have developed a novel method utilizing controlled vapor treatment to guide molecules into highly oriented soft quasicrystals. This breakthrough addresses long-standing challenges in achieving uniform molecular organization over large areas. By leveraging spontaneous self-assembly, the technique opens new pathways for material science, potentially transforming how complex, non-repeating structures are engineered for industrial applications.