science Phys Org 2026-07-30

Mechanical Strain Can Induce Chirality in Non-Chiral Crystals On Demand

Researchers have discovered that mechanical strain can induce chirality in non-chiral crystals, offering a new method to control this property and potentially develop chiral electronic properties.

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