Fluid Sciences and Materials Science in Space: A European Perspective

acceleration activities alloys analysis applications atomic boundary capillary cell chemical coefficient composition concentration considered constant convection critical crystal growth density dependence developed diffusion direction discussed distribution drop droplets earth effects energy environment equation example experimental experiments Facility field flight flow fluid flux forces frequency function given glasses gradient gravity heat important increasing industry influence instability interest interface layer lead length limit liquid Marangoni mass materials means measurements mechanisms melt metals method microgravity miscibility motion nucleation observed obtained occur particles performed phase phenomena physical possible potential present pressure problem processes production properties protein radial reaction reduced reference sample Science separation shown shows solid solidification solution space stability structure surface surface tension Table technique temperature theory thermal transition transport vapour volume wetting zone