Morphological coalescence in silver sulfate microparticles modulated using a shock tube

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Surendhar Sakthivel, Martin Britto Dhas Sathyadhas Amalapushpam, Chitrakara Hedge, Ikhyun Kim
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01519k
Cited by: 2
References: 16

Abstract

phase, despite lattice expansion, defects, and partial crystallinity recovery at higher pulses. FESEM showed progressive fusion and agglomeration, while UV-DRS revealed band gap shifts from 3.8 eV (pristine) to 4.0 eV (100 shocks), recovering to 3.8 eV (300 shocks). Shock waves thus offer a non-thermal route to tune morphology and optical properties without altering crystal symmetry.

Fields of Study & Subjects

High-pressure geophysics and materials Nonlinear Optical Materials Studies Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
32
Pages
8253–8256
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN