A physicist's view of biotechnologyTheories and techniques for small molecule crystal growth are reviewed, with emphasis on space processing possibilities, particularly for protein crystal growth. The general principles of nucleation, growth, and mass and heat transport are first discussed. Optical systems using schlieren, shadowgraph, and holographic techniques are considered, and are illustrated with the example of the NASA developed Fluids Experiment System flow aboard Spacelab 3.
Document ID
19880047907
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kroes, Roger L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Materials Processing
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 86-413
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace century XXI: Space sciences, applications, and commercial developments