Self-healing polymers for space: A study on autonomous repair performance and response to space radiation

Pernigoni, Laura; Lafont, Ugo; Grande, Antonio Mattia

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.05.032

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“…The result is a multilayer protective wall that also includes impact resistant materials such as Kevlar ® and Nextel ® . The damage recovery ability of Reverlink ® and the possibility of combining it with other materials in multilayers were also presented in (Pernigoni and Grande, 2020;Pernigoni et al, 2023), which also introduced and analyzed poly-urea urethanes (PUUs), another family of intrinsic polymers. This study focused on the case study of a space suit to assess the damage recovery performance of the polymers before and after exposure to space radiation through puncture tests.…”

Section: Polymersmentioning

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Advantages and challenges of novel materials for future space applications

Pernigoni,

Grande

2023

Front. Space Technol.

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In the last years space technologies have made giant leaps, increasing the feasibility of human exploration and colonization of other celestial bodies. The Moon and Mars have become appealing in these terms, but autonomy, adaptability and high reliability are inevitably needed in long-term missions. Furthermore, new generation spacecraft will have to face challenges related to the degradation of materials and the continuous exposure to the threats of space environment. Novel materials and technologies must hence be developed to satisfy future missions requirements. This paper aims at giving a clear and organic overview of the describes the most significant innovations in the field of materials for space applications, along with the related advantages and challenges. After introducing the main environmental factors in space and their possible risks and effects on materials, the authors proceed with the description of novel materials for space applications, subdivided into polymers, metals, semiconductors, composites, and mixtures. Innovations in manufacturing techniques and in-situ resource utilization are also briefly presented before moving to final considerations on the limitations and future challenges for these innovative materials.

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Section: Polymersmentioning

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Advantages and challenges of novel materials for future space applications

Pernigoni,

Grande

2023

Front. Space Technol.

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“…The healing agent is encapsulated in the matrix, which ruptures at micro-cracks. This agent fills the crack and starts polymerization through the healing agent and a catalyst [123][124][125]. The use of such polymers in space suits can enhance their protective capabilities, particularly against potential cuts and punctures caused by micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD).…”

Section: Damage Resistance and Repairmentioning

confidence: 99%

Material Characterization Required for Designing Satellites from Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

Esha,

Hausmann

2023

J. Compos. Sci.

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This review paper discusses the effect of polymers, especially thermoplastics, in environments with low earth orbits. Space weather in terms of low earth orbits has been characterized into seven main elements, namely microgravity, residual atmosphere, high vacuum, atomic oxygen, ultraviolet and ionization radiation, solar radiation, and space debris. Each element is discussed extensively. Its effect on polymers and composite materials has also been studied. Quantification of these effects can be evaluated by understanding the mechanisms of material degradation caused by each environmental factor along with its synergetic effect. Hence, the design elements to mitigate the material degradation can be identified. Finally, a cause-and-effect diagram (Ishikawa diagram) is designed to characterize the important design elements required to investigate while choosing a material for a satellite’s structure. This will help the designers to develop experimental methodologies to test the composite material for its suitability against the space environment. Some available testing facilities will be discussed. Some potential polymers will also be suggested for further evaluation.

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Answering the Challenge: Research, Benefits and Applications of Nanotechnology

Newberry

2024

Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology

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Self-healing polymers for space: A study on autonomous repair performance and response to space radiation

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Advantages and challenges of novel materials for future space applications

Advantages and challenges of novel materials for future space applications

Material Characterization Required for Designing Satellites from Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

Answering the Challenge: Research, Benefits and Applications of Nanotechnology

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