Influence of Mass transport and surface growth processes on protein crystal perfection

Persons :

• Prof. dr.  MAES Dominique - Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
  Coordinator of the project
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2006-31/12/2008
  
• Prof. dr.  GASPARD Pierre - Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2006-31/12/2008
  
• Prof. dr.  DUBOIS Frank - Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2006-31/12/2008
  
• Prof. dr.  MARTIAL Joseph - Université de Liège (ULiège)
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2006-31/12/2008
  

Description :

The study of fundamental aspect of protein crystal growth leads to the development of new crystallisation techniques and strategies. The present project aims to study the influence of mass transport and surface growth processes on crystal perfection. The project consists in a broad collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to the question of protein crystal quality, and includes extensive ground and microgravity research.


Satellite(s) or flight opportunity(ies):

Progress 20 P (4Q 2005) PromISS
Promiss 5/6 experiments are possible in 2006/2007
Foton-M3 (October 2006/2007) GCF
PCDF 2007/2008 several flight opportunities foreseen

Field of research:

Physical Science: Fluid Physics: Structure and Dynamics of Fluids and Multiphase Systems