Abstract
Reports concerning solution-mediated polymorphic transformation are reviewed with regard to the mechanism observed in each transformation. A polymorphic transformation is initiated by nucleation of the second phase. It is observed in the reviewed journal articles that nucleation of the second phase in a solution-mediated polymorphic transformation displays a tendency to occur on, or at, the surface of the existing phase. A number of published examples of this are discussed in detail here, with a view to generating a greater understanding of the role of the surface of the existing polymorph in a solution-mediated polymorphic transformation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2808-2816 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jun 2010 |