Effect of acidic polymers on the morphology of non-photochemical laser-induced nucleation of potassium bromide.

ABSTRACT: Non-photochemical laser-induced nucleation (NPLIN) in supersaturated potassium bromide (KBr) solutions with the addition of acidic polymers is reported here for the first time. Upon absorbing the incident laser, crystallites are immediately induced along the laser pathway in the solution, eventually growing into needle-shaped crystals of varying sizes. When comparing induction time, nucleation probability, and crystal habits with spontaneous nucleation, the results suggest that NPLIN creates a distinct morphological pathway, transforming cubic crystals into needle-like structures. Additionally, it improves crystallization probability and growth rate. This paper aims to realize control from crystal nucleation to crystal growth by adding acidic polymers to the process of laser-induced nuclea

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997761 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature