Abstract
The glycine polymorphs have provided a rich and challenging tapestry for crystal growth and
polymorphism studies. In this new contribution we report some preliminary studies of the
impact of two ionic surfactants on the morphologies and the competitive crystallisation of the
α and γ polymorphs. We find both selective growth inhibition and acceleration combined with
fascinating crystal aggregates. The role of both monomeric and micellar forms of the
surfactants are explored and discussed in terms of nucleation and crystal growth processes.
polymorphism studies. In this new contribution we report some preliminary studies of the
impact of two ionic surfactants on the morphologies and the competitive crystallisation of the
α and γ polymorphs. We find both selective growth inhibition and acceleration combined with
fascinating crystal aggregates. The role of both monomeric and micellar forms of the
surfactants are explored and discussed in terms of nucleation and crystal growth processes.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Israel Journal of Chemistry |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Glycine
- tailormade additives
- polymorphs
- surfactants
- crystal aggregates