The Latest in Crystal Growth

This book presents latest advances in the field of crystal growth technology. Crystal growth is the basic step for a wide number of crucial applications. The advancement of novel devices and products in various fields varying from the traditional microelectronic industry to pharmaceutical industry and many others, relies heavily on crystallization processes. The purpose of this book is to present crucial selected topics, applied to organic and inorganic systems. Authors who have contributed in this book are important researchers in their area of specialization, working in reputed universities and research labs across the world. The book covers biological systems like proteins, bone and ice crystallization, applications in inorganic systems and explains common growth techniques like chemical vapor crystallization and electrodeposition. This book has been compiled to meet the requirements of students studying in the field of crystal growth and for scientists and engineers in the fields of crystalline materials, crystal engineering and the industrial applications of crystallization processes.