In Situ Kinetic Observations on Crystal Nucleation and Growth

Nucleation and growth are critical steps in crystallization, which plays an important role in determining crystal structure, size, morphology, and purity. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of nucleation and growth is crucial to realize the controllable fabrication of crystalline products with desired and reproducible properties. Based on classical models, the initial crystal nucleus is formed by the spontaneous aggregation of ions, atoms, or molecules, and crystal growth is dependent on the monomer’s diffusion and the surface reaction. Recently, numerous in situ investigations on crystallization dynamics have uncovered the existence of nonclassical mechanisms. This review provides a summary and…

• XK
  Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Electronic Information Materials and Devices

  Award: 2017D04029
• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 52002398, 22122509
• FP
  Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
• ER
  European Regional Development Fund