Surface anisotropy in crystals yields direction-dependent friction and reactivity, exploited to cut, bond

https://padlet.com/ufaseocitationsjeoxt/bookmarks-s024cd4s2ey2ufj2by6f/wish/E1P8aXbopPOwZwA9

Surface anisotropy in crystals yields direction-dependent friction and reactivity, exploited to cut, bond, and etch matter surfaces with precision.