Growth and forms in quasi-two-dimensional electrocrystallization

A review on the morphologies and corresponding growth dynamics observed in quasi-two-dimensional electrocrystallization is presented. Emphasis is devo ted to the understanding of the specific and growth mode-dependent role pla yed by the different transport mechanisms, i.e. diffusion, migration and co nvection, as well as the chemical processes. The role of chemical reactions is decissive for the understanding of the well-known morphological transit ions and is at the origin of the finger-like texture. (C) 2000 Elsevier Sci ence B.V. All rights reserved.