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Weerasinghe J, Prasad K, Mathew J, Trifoni E, Baranov O, Levchenko I, Bazaka K. Carbon Nanocomposites in Aerospace Technology: A Way to Protect Low-Orbit Satellites. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111763. [PMID: 37299666 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Recent advancements in space technology and reduced launching cost led companies, defence and government organisations to turn their attention to low Earth orbit (LEO) and very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellites, for they offer significant advantages over other types of spacecraft and present an attractive solution for observation, communication and other tasks. However, keeping satellites in LEO and VLEO presents a unique set of challenges, in addition to those typically associated with exposure to space environment such as damage from space debris, thermal fluctuations, radiation and thermal management in vacuum. The structural and functional elements of LEO and especially VLEO satellites are significantly affected by residual atmosphere and, in particular, atomic oxygen (AO). At VLEO, the remaining atmosphere is dense enough to create significant drag and quicky de-orbit satellites; thus, thrusters are needed to keep them on a stable orbit. Atomic oxygen-induced material erosion is another key challenge to overcome during the design phase of LEO and VLEO spacecraft. This review covered the corrosion interactions between the satellites and the low orbit environment, and how it can be minimised through the use of carbon-based nanomaterials and their composites. The review also discussed key mechanisms and challenges underpinning material design and fabrication, and it outlined the current research in this area.
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- Janith Weerasinghe
- School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
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- School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
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- Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics, ANU College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
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- Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics, ANU College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
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- Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Engineering and Robomechanical Systems, National Aerospace University, 61070 Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Department of Gaseous Electronics, Jozef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
- Plasma Sources and Application Centre, NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore
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- School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
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Chen L, Zhang G, Wu G, Wang P, Zhang Y, Li M, Li Q, Zhang T. Facile and environment-friendly mussel-inspired surface modification of PBO fibers via dopamine/3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane co-deposition for advanced composite. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Liu F, Guo H, Zhao Y, Qiu X, Gao L, Zhang Y. Atomic oxygen-resistant polyimide composite fibers based on wet spinning of polyamic acid-POSS ammonium salts. Polym Degrad Stab 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.108959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hu Z, Lu F, Liu Y, Zhao L, Yu L, Xu X, Yuan W, Zhang Q, Huang Y. Construction of Anti-Ultraviolet "Shielding Clothes" on Poly( p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) Fibers: Metal Organic Framework-Mediated Absorption Strategy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:43262-43274. [PMID: 30379514 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b16845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A metal-organic framework (MOF)-mediated adsorption strategy is first developed for improving the anti-ultraviolet (UV) properties of poly( p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) fibers. In this work, UIO-66 was successfully anchored onto the surface of PBO fibers by one-step microwave-assisted heating method. The experimental results showed an obviously enhanced surface energy (91.1%), roughness (268.4%), interfacial shear strength (49.0%), and anti-UV properties (66.7%) compared to pristine PBO fibers. The anti-UV dye (tartrazine) was further immobilized onto the surface of PBO fibers via an adsorption strategy mediated by UIO-66. Interestingly, the PBO@tartrazine fibers demonstrated superior anti-UV performance (further up to 81.5%) compared to PBO@UIO-66 fibers. The extraordinary anti-UV properties of PBO@tartrazine fibers could be rationally ascribed to the synergistic effects of UIO-66 and tartrazine molecules. Considering the diversities and functionalities of MOFs and targeted materials, our work indicates that the MOF-mediated adsorption strategy would promisingly endow PBO fibers with other desired performance and applications such as solar-thermal transition and self-healing abilities.
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- Zhen Hu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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Liu F, Guo H, Zhao Y, Qiu X, Gao L. Enhanced resistance to the atomic oxygen exposure of POSS/polyimide composite fibers with surface enrichment through wet spinning. Eur Polym J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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