Fractal Growth and Structure in Ceramic Science (original) (raw)

This paper reviews the mechanisms of random growth processes in relation to ceramic science, particularly focusing on silicates. It employs fractal geometry to analyze the structural characteristics formed during polymerization and aggregation, highlighting the relationship between growth conditions and the resulting structures. By utilizing scattering techniques, comprehensive insight into the three-dimensional structures of silicate materials is achieved, illustrating the significance of fractal dimensions in describing both ramified and compact structures.