Anisotropic materials are substances that exhibit different properties or behavior when measured along different axes. In materials science and physics, anisotropy is commonly observed in crystals, where the arrangement of atoms or molecules results in varying physical or chemical properties in different directions. Research in the field of anisotropic materials focuses on understanding and controlling this directional dependence of properties, as well as developing new materials with tailored anisotropic properties for various applications in electronics, optics, acoustics, and mechanics. Typical methods used in studying anisotropic materials include X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and mechanical testing.