Boerrigter SXM, Hollander FFA, van de Streek J, Bennema P, Meekes H
 
Abstract:
We describe a method that explains the morphology of needle-shaped crystals by analyzing the growth mechanisms for
the various crystal faces, the relevant parameter being the edge free energy of a two-dimensional nucleus on a surface.
As an example, the crystal morphology of a beta'-triacylglycerol is chosen. The results are compared with Monte Carlo
simulations.