Microscopy methods with resolution better than a micrometre were implemented in the scope of the project. This method was used to study the deviation of a reference analytical standard. We have unambiguously shown that the unexpected turbidity of the reference samples is caused by micron-sized air bubbles and not protein particles, as first suspected. With this solution we significantly reduced the cost and duration of the study.
F.14 Improvements to existing production methods and tools or processes
The members of the project group organised the distinguished 10th Liquid Matter Conferenc which series has the reputation to attract world top-level experts working on experiments, theory, and applications of the liquid state of matter, most notably physicists and chemists, complemented by experts from diverse related fields such as soft matter and biophysics (http://liquids2017.ijs.si). The conference was held from July 17-21 2017 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with cca 650 participants, 5 days, 3 parallel sessions and joined poster and exhibition sessions. It was the largest international event in the general field of liquid matter sciences in 2017.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
The project PI M. Ravnik together with three co-organizers successfully obtained a research programme at the Isaac Newton Institute, University of Cambridge, UK, on the topic of mathematical design of new materials. The research programme will host cca 100 person-months in Cambridge, UK with the goal of scientific work and collaboration on the proposed subject.
D.01 Chairing over/coordinating (international and national) projects