Extended Data Figure 8: Experimental and simulated data for the AEI framework.
From: Predicting crystal growth via a unified kinetic three-dimensional partition model
a, b, The AEI structure consists of two tiles (a) connected in an orthorhombic lattice (b). c, The structure is related to CHA in that it can be built by connecting double 6-rings. However, because of the alternating orientation of these units along the c direction, the fast and slow growth rates switch along the a and b directions (shown on AFM of aluminophosphate (AlPO-18). d–f, The result is complex, interleaved spiral growth that is faithfully simulated using our space partitioning methodology; ΔUs = 2 kcal mol−1. The simulated crystal shown in d–f is approximately 1.70 μm × 0.05 μm × 0.05 μm in size due to elongation caused by the screw dislocation.
