In the literature, several crystal growths in microgravity are reported. However, the reasons for detached growth are not clearly understood. The similar observations are also seen in terrestrial laboratory.
We have fabricated and developed indigenous method from the conventional method in our laboratory. It is neither Czochralsk nor Bridgman; it is in between these two methods. We have referred it as the vertical directional solidification (VDS). More details you may refer in our publications.