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Abstract
Many materials (e.g. different types of inorganic and organic alloys) in the liquid state consist of fine particles or droplets dispersed in an external (fluid) matrix. Once the effects of gravity are no longer felt, the different densities of the involved phases no longer represent a constraint forcing the dispersed particles or droplets to separate from the fluid through sedimentation or flotation; exploring self-assembly principles becomes therefore possible. Self-induced particle ordering is indeed emerging as one of the most relevant or promising approaches to develop in-space heterogeneous systems or materials consisting of parts that can recognize and bind to each other or form specific templates or patterns.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Why Space? |
Subtitle of host publication | The Opportunity for Materials Science and Innovation |
Editors | Marcello Lappa, Ian Hamerton, Peter C.E. Roberts, Andrew Kao, Marco Domingos, Hamid Soorghali, Philip Carvil |
Place of Publication | Didcot |
Pages | 62-65 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781914241680 |
Publication status | Published - 21 Feb 2024 |
Keywords
- liquid state
- self-assembly principles
- particle ordering
- manufacturing techniques
- microgravity
- space
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Dive into the research topics of 'New in-orbit self-assembly principles and manufacturing techniques'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
- 4 Finished
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Particles & Fluids for SpX-26
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
1/01/22 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
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Mixture Degassing for Flight Experiment
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
1/06/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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Particle Vibration ESR Finalisation
STFC Science and Technology Facilities Council
1/10/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
Research output
- 1 Other report
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Why Space? The Opportunity for Materials Science and Innovation
Lappa, M. (ed.), Hamerton, I. (ed.), Roberts, P. C. E. (ed.), Kao, A. (ed.), Domingos, M. (ed.), Soorghali, H. (ed.) & Carvil, P. (ed.), 21 Feb 2024, Didcot. 134 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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