Issue 7, 2014

Crystallization of molecular systems from solution: phase diagrams, supersaturation and other basic concepts

Abstract

The aim of the tutorial review is to show that any crystallization from solution is guided by stable or metastable equilibria and thus can be rationalized by using phase diagrams. Crystallization conducted by cooling, by evaporation and by anti-solvent addition is mainly considered. The driving force of crystallization is quantified and the occurrence of transient metastable states is logically explained by looking at the pathways of crystallization and the progressive segregation which might occur in a heterogeneous system.

Graphical abstract: Crystallization of molecular systems from solution: phase diagrams, supersaturation and other basic concepts

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Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
12 Oct 2013
First published
23 Jan 2014

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2014,43, 2286-2300

Author version available

Crystallization of molecular systems from solution: phase diagrams, supersaturation and other basic concepts

G. Coquerel, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2014, 43, 2286 DOI: 10.1039/C3CS60359H

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