Self-nucleation in polymer crystallization refers to the retention or creation of crystalline nuclei within a polymer melt upon partial or complete melting. Unlike heterogeneous nucleation, which ...

Researchers at European XFEL in Schenefeld near Hamburg have taken a closer look at the formation of the first crystallization of nuclei in supercooled liquids. They found that the formation starts ...

Soft and organic crystals are a diverse group of materials with connections to biological, environmental, and industrial processes with a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals to flexible ...