Crystal growth and morphology: New
developments in an integrated Hartman-Perdok-connected net-roughening
transition theory, supported by computer simulations
Bennema P,
Meekes H, Boerrigter SXM, Cuppen HM, Deij MA, van Eupent J, Verwer P,
Vlieg E
Cryst. Growth & Design
4, 5(2004) 905-913
Abstract:
In this paper, 200 years of modeling crystal growth and
morphology are reviewed. From the discovery of the law of rational
indices, the interplanar distance law of Bravais, Friedel, Donnay, and
Harker, to more structural theories such as the Hartman-Perdok theory,
as well as statistical mechanical cell models, we arrive at the modern
growth theories supported by Monte Carlo growth simulations.
Shortcomings in the classical Hartman-Perdok theory are highlighted,
and the concept of weakening of connected nets by connected net
interactions is explained using a theoretical example. In the last
section, our new insights are applied to three examples-crystal
structures of venlafaxine, paracetamol, and triacylglycerols-to
illustrate their scope and applicability.