Chemistry, geometry, and defects in two dimensions.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Particles restricted to spherical or curved surfaces can produce materials that behave very differently from analogues that are essentially flat. In particular, the appearance of defects can change the mechanical and optoelectrical properties. The length scales involved range from atomistic to mesoscopic and present an exciting frontier of research for both experiment and theory in molecular, materials, and soft matter science.