Solid particles formation from solutions, an intellectual and industrial meeting point and challenge Authors Jesús García Carmona Rafael Rodríguez-Clemente Manuel Ocaña Carlos J. Serna Anabel López Macipe Jaime Gómez Morales Abstract In this paper we will attempt to summarize a number of experiences and ideas concerning the problem of the formation of nanometric and micrometric solid particles from solutions. We will present the scope of the problem, some new advanced in techniques to produce and control the formation of solid particles, a description of a number of formation mechanisms of particles from solution, together with an analysis of the influence of the surface energy created in the nucleation process on the aggregation behavior of the nuclei formed. A new heuristic model on the aggregation mechanisms of particles, based on the action of impurities is proposed. Downloads Text complet Published 2001-03-22 Issue 1-1 Section Research reviews License This work is subject, unless the contrary is indicated in the text, the photographs or in other illustrations, to an Attribution —Non-Commercial— No Derivative Works 3.0 Creative Commons License, the full text of which can be consulted at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/. You are free to share, copy, distribute and transmit the work provided that the author is credited and reuse of the material is restricted to non-commercial purposes only and that no derivative works are created from the original material.