New perspectives on mineral nucleation and growth : from solution precursors to solid materials

• Other Authors: Driessche, Alexander E. S. van (Editor), Kellermeier, Matthias (Editor), Benning, Liane G. (Editor), Gebauer, Denis (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Mineralogy.; Crystallization.; Earth sciences.; Nanochemistry.; Geochemistry.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319456690; 9783319456676
• Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations

In the last decade, numerous studies have demonstrated the existence of alternative pathways to nucleation and crystallisation that oppose the classical view. Such proposed scenarios include multistage reactions proceeding via various precursor species and/or intermediate phases. The aim of this boo...