Self-cleaning and anti-contamination coatings for space exploration: an overview

Pirich, Ronald; Weir, John; Leyble, Dennis

doi:10.1117/12.793794

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“…In future the super hydrophobic coatings would play a leading role not only in lunar environment but also in solar cells and most importantly in space exploration. The hybrid coating for photovoltaic solar arrays are shown in figure 16 [103].…”

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Aluminium Alloys in Solar Power − Benefits and Limitations

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Aluminium Alloys - New Trends in Fabrication and Applications

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“…Figure 16. Hybrid coating for Photovoltaic solar arrays [103] Another force to be considered is dielectrophoretic force. It is experienced by charged or uncharged particles in any AC or DC field (E).…”

Section: Importance Of Dustmentioning

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Aluminium Alloys in Solar Power − Benefits and Limitations

Farzaneh¹,

Mohammdi²,

Ahmad³

et al. 2012

Aluminium Alloys - New Trends in Fabrication and Applications

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Overview of emerging hybrid and composite materials for space applications

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Mudasir

Mathews

et al. 2023

Adv Compos Hybrid Mater

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Space exploration is one of humanity’s most challenging and costly activities. Nevertheless, we continuously strive to venture further and more frequently into space. It is vital to make every effort to minimise and mitigate the risks to astronaut safety, expand the long-term operation of technologies in space and improve the overall feasibility of space exploration—this calls for an assessment of recent advances in materials with applications in space. This review focuses on state-of-the-art materials that address challenges, threats and risks experienced during space exploration. Said challenges considered in this review include the danger of micro-meteorites, fire in space, space dust, temperature extremes, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the cost associated with space travel. The materials discussed include self-healing polymers, fire and thermally resistant materials, materials for thermal management, self-cleaning materials, EMI shielding materials and multifunctional carbon fibre composites. Through this catalogue, we seek to inform and suggest the future direction of advancing space exploration by selecting innovative materials. Graphical Abstract Next-generation materials with multifunctionality, durability and light weight and able to withstand the extreme conditions for advanced space applications

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