Comparison of classical nucleation theory and modern theory of phase transition in the case of electrochemical nucleation

Abstract

Electrodeposition of nanostructures has been considered in terms of the classical Gibbs and the Cahn–Hilliard–Hillert theories. Agreement between the Cahn–Hilliard–Hillert and Gibbs theories has been obtained. Therefore, there is no contradiction between the Cahn–Hilliard– Hillert and Gibbs theories.