nucleation

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As crystallization proceeds, the pre-deposited nanocrystals act as numerous nucleation centers, accelerating and directing the formation of the perovskite layer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

This increase promotes ice nucleation in clouds in the lower troposphere, weakening the efficiency of clouds to contain more liquid droplets and fewer ice crystals as the Arctic warms.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

"We show that a natural molecular process -- nucleation -- that has been studied as a 'muscle' for a long time can do complex calculations that rival a simple neural network," said UChicago Assoc.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024

Tiny feldspar grains, floating in the atmosphere, thus become excellent nucleation seeds, where water molecules stick and freeze, eventually forming a cloud.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

Furthermore, this protective film was rich in oxygen functional groups, which played a crucial role in facilitating the uniform nucleation of zinc, resulting in the efficient deposition of zinc on the electrode surface.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2023