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Fluid gradients for self-assembly: A brief argument for the continued exploration of liquid crystal flows and electrodeposition in microgravity

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Fluid gradients for self-assembly: A brief argument for the continued exploration of liquid crystal flows and electrodeposition in microgravity

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  • Author: Catherine G. Reyes
Phase separation, interfacial tension gradients, and molecular self-assembly are all phenomena frequently observed when manipulating soft condensed matter systems on Earth. Depending on the system these processes can also be quite predictable. For instance, on Earth water droplets placed on hydrophobic surfaces will have contact angles > 90◦ with limited spread, contrary to their wetting behavior on hydrophilic surfaces.

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