Colloidal Glass in Microgravity (image)

Caption
This is colloidal glass with seed particles (microgravity sample). Aboard the space station, large crystals form unhindered by sedimentation and jamming effects. These experiments are relevant to industrial processes where control of crystal size and crystallization rate is important.
Credit
Paul Chaikin and Andrew Hollingsworth, New York University
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Paul Chaikin and Andrew Hollingsworth, New York University