Design of patchy rhombi: from close-packed tilings to open lattices (original) (raw)

The research focuses on the design of patchy rhombic shapes in the context of their arrangements on both close-packed and open lattice structures. The study investigates how varying degrees of randomness in tiling configurations influence the arrangement and growth of particle clusters during simulations, revealing important insights about the connectivity and healing properties of the tilings. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how these tilings can be engineered for specific applications, indicating potential directions for future research into materials that exploit these packing properties.