The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields.

The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals. Special attention will be paid to important contemporary technology drivers including macromolecule crystallization and biomineralization, organic electronics including molecular semiconductor and graphene growth, and the growth and surface structure/property relationships of catalytic crystals used in energy technologies.