Surfaces are known to act as catalysts for the nucleation of crystals. Using polymer films patterned with nanopores, it is now shown that the shape of the pores can control the kinetics of surface-induced crystal nucleation.
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Sear, R. In a tight corner. Nature Mater 10, 809–810 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat3157
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