Mason jars are cherished as much for canning as they are for their rustic, utilitarian look. There's something satisfying about getting a glimpse of jars lined up and at the ready inside a kitchen ...

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Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan ...