Gibbs Curie Wulff Theorem in Organic Materials: A Case Study on the Relationship between Surface Energy and Crystal Growth.
The equilibrium crystal shape and shape evolution of organic crystals are found to follow the Gibbs Curie Wulff theorem. Organic crystals are grown by the physical vapor transport technique and exhibit exactly the same shape as predicted by the Gibbs Curie Wulff theorem under optimal conditions. This accordance provides concrete proof for the theorem.
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