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Oriented attachment and mesocrystals: non-classical crystallization mechanisms based on nanoparticle assembly.

Markus Niederberger1, Helmut Cölfen

  • 1Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Colloid Chemistry, Research Campus Golm, 14424, Potsdam, Germany. Markus.Niederberger@mpikg.mpg.de

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics : PCCP
|July 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Non-classical crystallization pathways, including oriented attachment and mesocrystal formation, enable single crystal growth through particle assembly. These mechanisms, inspired by biomineralization, offer alternatives to traditional atom-by-atom crystal growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Crystallography
  • Biomineralization

Background:

  • Classical crystallization involves atom/molecule mediated growth.
  • Non-classical crystallization encompasses particle-mediated growth and assembly.
  • Biomineralization frequently utilizes non-classical crystallization routes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review particle-based crystallization pathways leading to single crystals via mesoscopic transformation.
  • To summarize non-classical crystallization mechanisms, including oriented attachment and mesocrystal formation.
  • To provide a literature survey focusing on mechanistic understanding and recent examples.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of particle-based crystallization.
  • Analysis of non-classical crystallization mechanisms (oriented attachment, mesocrystal formation).

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  • Discussion of conditions favoring non-classical pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • Particle-mediated growth and assembly are key non-classical crystallization mechanisms.
    • Evidence for these pathways is rapidly accumulating in scientific literature.
    • Biomineralization serves as a significant inspiration and provides examples of these routes.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-classical crystallization offers alternative pathways to single crystal formation.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial, particularly in the context of biomineralization.
    • Further research is needed for a comprehensive mechanistic understanding.