Structure Formation by Aggregation: Models and Applications

  • Max Kolb
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Abstract

Large, ramified structures can be observed in many different areas of science, and notably in colloidal and aerosol experiments. These structures have universal features and can be modelled by random aggregation processes. Their properties, notably their fractal characteristics, can be determined efficiently from numerical simulations. An account is given of several basic models describing the formation of disordered structures. Some of the numerous experimental realisations of such processes are reviewed. Recent developments consider the influence of such ramified structures on gel formation.

Keywords

Fractal Dimension Surface Enhance Raman Scattering Spinodal Decomposition Fractal Aggregate Cluster Aggregation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Max Kolb
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Laboratoire de chimie théoriqueEcole normale supérieureLyon Cedex 07France
  2. 2.Institut de recherches sur la catalyseCNRSVilleurbanne CedexFrance

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