Abstract
Understanding non-equilibrium phenomena, such as growth, and connecting them to equilibrium phase behavior is a major challenge, in particular for complex multicomponent materials. We use X-ray reflectivity to determine the surface roughness of binary mixtures of several prototypical organic compounds. By analyzing the roughness as a function of composition, we find a systematic behavior depending on the bulk phase behavior in terms of intermixing, co-crystallization or phase separation. Supported by kinetic Monte Carlo simulations, we provide evidence that the growth behavior can be rationalized by a lowered step edge barrier in the mixed films which is induced by reduced in-plane crystallinity.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
