How Can Crystallographic Orientation be Controlled?
Controlling crystallographic orientation can be achieved through various synthesis techniques:
1. Epitaxial Growth: This technique involves growing a crystalline layer on a substrate crystal, ensuring that the new layer adopts the crystallographic orientation of the substrate. 2. Template-Assisted Methods: Using templates with specific orientations can guide the growth of materials to achieve desired orientations. 3. Thermal Treatments: Annealing and other thermal treatments can influence the recrystallization process, leading to preferred orientations.
