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Large, ramified structures can be observed in many different areas of science, and notably in colloidal and aerosol experiments. These structures have universal features and can be modelled by random aggregation processes. Their properties, notably their fractal characteristics, can be determined efficiently from numerical simulations. An account is given of several basic models describing the formation of disordered structures. Some of the numerous experimental realisations of such processes are reviewed. Recent developments consider the influence of such ramified structures on gel formation.
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Kolb, M. (2001). Structure Formation by Aggregation: Models and Applications. In: Kramer, B. (eds) Advances in Solid State Physics. Advances in Solid State Physics Volume 41, vol 41. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44946-9_31
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