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23 articles for “crystal growth”
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Mechanisms of Crystal Growth: From Spiral Steps to Surface Adhesion
Abstract: Crystal growth is a complex interplay between thermodynamic stability and kinetic processes, influenced heavily by the conditions under which crystallization occurs—particularly the degree of supersaturation. This abstract outline three principal regimes of solution-grown crystal growth: defect-driven, two-dimensional, and adhesive growth. At low supersaturation, growth is facilitated at surface defects, such as screw dislocations, where energy barriers to attachment are minimized. This results in the formation of spiraling steps that propagate …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–31 Read article
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Crystalline Materials: From Crystal Growth and Defect Engineering to Advanced Functional Applications
Abstract: Crystalline materials form the foundation of numerous modern technologies owing to their highly ordered atomic structures and exceptional physical, chemical, electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Their periodic crystal lattices provide superior structural stability and enable precise control of electronic, thermal, and optical behavior, making them indispensable in microelectronics, photonics, energy storage, catalysis, aerospace, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering. Rapid advances in crystal growth techniques, nanotechnology, and computational materials science have …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Structure and Crystal Growth of Urea Doped P- Block Element
Abstract: Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials exhibiting second harmonic generation have attracted considerable attention over the past few decades because of their technological significance in areas such as optical communication, signal processing, and instrumentation. Urea, being an important NLO material, presents challenges in crystal growth and handling due to its highly hygroscopic nature. Various derivatives of urea have been investigated for NLO applications, and some have shown promising potential in this field. …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 08–13 Read article
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Guanidine as a Starting Material for Preparing a Scale Inhibitor
Abstract: Oilfield scale inhibition, which can obstruct fluid flow in pipelines, valves, and pumps during oil production and processing, is critical for preventing scale formation. Effective scale inhibitors (SIs) minimize downtime and enhance productivity by preventing the build-up of insoluble crystals in water systems. In oil processing, scale formation results from the precipitation of salts due to incompatible aqueous phases, leading to equipment blockage. Phosphonates are highly effective chelating agents for …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Growth, XRD, FTIR and Second Order NLO studies of Undoped and Zinc Sulphate doped L-Histidine Single Crystals
Abstract: AbstractSingle crystals of pure (undoped) L-histidine and Zinc sulphate doped L-histidine have been synthesized and grown by slow evaporation method using water as the solvent. These grown crystals are characterized by FTIR, XRD and SHG. From Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis, the various functional groups present in the sample have been confirmed. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) study ensures that the grown crystal crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and the …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Growth, Structural and Optical characteristics of Citric Acid Doped Copper Sulphate Single Crystals Polymer Composites Photonic Applications
Abstract: The organic material Citric Acid doped Copper Sulphate single crystals (CACS) was synthesized and single crystal was grown by slow evaporation method. The incorporation of citric acid, an organic compound, introduces polymer-like functional behavior into the crystal matrix, forming an organic-inorganic hybrid composite with enhanced optical and structural characteristics. Single crystal XRD confirmed the triclinic system with unit cell parameters: a = 5.96 Å, b = 6.11 Å, c = …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 482–488 Read article
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Bismuth's Doping Effect on Organic Non linear Optical Materials
Abstract: Using the method of slow evaporation solution growth, single crystals of pure and bismuth-doped urea were produced. Many interesting results on several properties of Bismuth fluoride impurity added to Urea single crystals have been observed and studied. The different morphology of bismuth doped urea crystals was noticed. By using FTIR analysis, the functional group's existence has been approximated. The generated crystals' lattice properties were examined using the single crystal X-ray …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Synthesis and Applications of Copper- Doped Pyridine Precipitate
Abstract: A metal organic nonlinear optical single crystal, copper doped pyridine material, was created at room temperature using the slow evaporation solution growth technique (SEST). The developed material's crystalline nature was revealed by a powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Single crystal XRD study shows that the material synthesized possesses monoclinic system of cell parameters, a = 11.44 Å, b = 7.92 Å, C = 11.74 Å and alpha and gamma is …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 51–60 Read article
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Monocrystalline Silicon Growth using the Process of Vibroturbulization
Abstract: Solar panels are powered by photovoltaic cells that capture solar energy and convert it into electrical current. Solar cells are a solar panel made from homogeneous single-crystal silicon. The cultivation of single-crystal silicon is carried out by the Czochralski method, in which, when a crystalline seed is injected onto the surface of a silicon melt, the atoms of which, when in contact with the seed, lose energy in the form …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterizations of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) Single Crystals
Abstract: Material processing of layered structure remains a widely investigated subject in recent time due to their anisotropic properties. The large volume of work carried out in this field is of importance not only in basic science but also in industrial as well as energy applications. In this paper authors report growth of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) single crystals using Chemical Vapour Transport (CVT) technique with iodine as a transporting agent. Photograph of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Effect of Bismuth doping on Thiourea crystals : A NLO Material
Abstract: Single crystals of pure and thiourea-substituted bismuth were successfully grown using the slow evaporation solution growth technique at ambient temperature. The impact of thiourea doping on the crystal properties was thoroughly investigated. Solubility tests for the grown samples were conducted at various temperatures, providing crucial data on the dissolution characteristics. Structural characterization of these crystals was performed using single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming their crystalline nature. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Manganese Mercury Thiocyanate Doped Zirconium Silicate Crystal Structure for Photo-Electronic, Electro-Optic and Sensor Applications
Abstract: Manganese mercury thiocyanate is a well-known organometallic crystal prized for its nonlinear optical properties. The high second harmonic efficiency of nearly 18 times that of urea and the wide optical transmittance window (373–2250 nm) of MMTC indicate that this material is an excellent candidate for photonics device fabrication. The metal thiocyanates and their Lewis-base adducts are one of the interesting themes of structural chemistry. For MMTC is a very flexible …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Fabrication of AA5182-Semis for Precise Components
Abstract: Al4.5MgMn alloy is known to show an excellent physical and mechanical properties as well as manufacturing and fabrication ease as semis, suitable for making precise components like hull of the light weight vehicles and seamless tubes. Present work has tried to describe the development of microstructure and texture of an industrial tandem hot rolled Al4.5MgMn alloy sheet after laboratory cold rolling and annealing. Crystallographic orientation dependent strengthening rate has been …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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Analysis of Market Growth of Digital Payment Tools in India with Special Reference to UPI
Abstract: Digital transaction provides a transparent and easy way for customers; this new paradigm of financial transactions leads to an increment in the trust of customers. The Indian retail market has completely shifted to the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for digital payment transactions. The Internet and Mobile Association of India report forecasts that the number will reach 900 million by 2025. Digital transactions facilitate numerous benefits over cash transactions, including convenience, …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Performance Improvement of Nano Field Effect Transistor Based on Zinc Oxide Semiconducting Materials – a Critical Analysis
Abstract: New semiconductor materials and new shapes for contemporary nanostructured semiconductor devices, like nanowires, have been researched as a result of advancements in transistor technology. Because of their unique electrical, photonic, and sensing capabilities, nanowires (NWs) constructed of various semiconductor material systems (gallium arsenide, zinc oxide, etc.) have been the subject of intense research over the past 20 years. Due to its distinctive properties, including high electron mobility, high crystalline quality, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 99–107 Read article
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Influence of Agitation and Static Cultivation on Physicochemical Characteristics of Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Gluconacetobacterliquefaciens MTCC 3135
Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) a with applications spanning biomedical, food, paper, electronics, and diverse industrial processes. Its unique properties include high purity, biocompatibility, and flexibility. BC is a versatile natural biopolymeric material, secreted by certain acetic acid bacteria. BC has numerous benefits over plant cellulose due to distinctive features, e.g., higher polymerization degree and purity, superior crystalline structure, water retention, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, which make BC a valuable material in creating …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 1% SiO2 of Crystal and its Bacterial Applications
Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) TiO2 Anatase and Rutile structures have attracted much attention due to their optical properties. However, the large band gap of (3.2 eV) results in the fact that anatase TiO2 can act as photo catalyst and be excited by UV light, which only accounts for 3–5% of the solar energy. On considering that nobel metallatic nanomaterials can harvest visible light, in this paper, TiO2 and SiO2 nanocrystals with rod …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Preparation of Phase – Pure Nanocrystalline Anatase and Rutile TiO2 using Hydrolysis of TiCl4 in presence of surfactants
Abstract: Hydrolysis of TiCl4 was carried out in two different ways to prepare nano crystalline TiO2. In the first method the hydrolysis of TiCl4 was carried under high acidic conditions at low temperature. In the second method hydrolysis was carried out using (NH4)2SO4 as an additive. It can be seen that the hydrolysis of TiCl4 under high acidic conditions promotes the growth of rutile phase of TiO2, where as hydrolysis in …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Applications of Nanomaterials in Membrane Separation for Effluent Treatment in the Textile Industry
Abstract: The textile industry makes a significant contribution to economic growth. As the global population continues to increase exponentially, production rates are also on the rise to meet this growing demand. Unfortunately, this surge in production often leads to noncompliance with environmental regulations. While the textile industry supports economic development, it also contributes to serious pollution. Various dyes, such as azo dyes, Congo Red (CR), Crystal Violet, methylene blue, and methyl …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene-Based Hydroxyapatite Using Hydrothermal Method for Its Biomedical Application
Abstract: Developing bone implant materials that combine biological compatibility with mechanical strength remains a major challenge in orthopedic research. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) closely mimics bone mineral and supports cell growth, but its brittleness limits load-bearing applications. To address this, a quaternary nanocomposite of hydroxyapatite (HAp), graphene (Gr), zirconia (ZrO2), and ferrocene (Fc) (Hap-Gr-ZrO₂-Fc) was synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal process. Graphene and zirconia provided reinforcement, while ferrocene contributed structural stability and carbon …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 120–135 Read article