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This research aims to classify and characterize the free surfaces of crystalline materials through systematic studies.

Free Surface and Inner Surfaces of Crystalline Materials as Second Phases (Classification): Part I

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Characterization of free surfaces in crystalline materials shows structural variations, indicating new research directions.

This research aims to classify and characterize the free surfaces of crystalline materials through systematic studies.
Characterization of seven types of free surfaces in crystalline materials.
Utilized various techniques to study the real structure.
Reviewed a comprehensive list of 131 publications for the evolution of concepts.
Identified distinct types of free surfaces with unique structural characteristics.
Demonstrated the influence of size effects on free surface structures in crystalline materials.

Ievlev et al. (2025) studied this question.

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