<ul><li>Electron imaging has captured the atomic structure of the outermost layer of electrons on a material's surface.</li><li>Understanding the structure of surface atoms is useful for engineers and chemists.</li><li>The research could aid in fabrication, growth, and controlling electronic and mechanical properties of nano-scale materials.</li><li>The imaging revealed honeycomb-like structures and distinct atomic arrangements in the surface and second layer.</li></ul>

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