Dendritic structures are branched out structures, which are formed during the process of crystallization. The formation of dendritic structure is only possible, when a system is not in a state of equilibrium. Undercooling, oversaturation, anisotropy and surface tension are key parameters in formation of dendritic structures. Formation of dendrites in alloys is somewhat different from formation of dendrites in pure substances. Dendritic structures are often used in catalysis. The thesis also describes the application of dendritic structures in reduction of 4-nitrophenol, electrocatalysis of hydrogen peroxide, oxidation of glucose and oxidation of ethanol. Results collected from surface enhanced Raman spectrometry and surface enhanced fluorescence can be improved with dendritic structures. Dendritic structures can also be used in formation of superhydrophobic surfaces.
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