Nanocomposites for Space Applications: A Review

Nanocomposites for Space Applications: A Review

ISBN13: 9781799815303|ISBN10: 1799815307|EISBN13: 9781799815327
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1530-3.ch008
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Vargas-Bernal, Rafael, and Margarita Tecpoyotl-Torres. "Nanocomposites for Space Applications: A Review." Diverse Applications of Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities, edited by Gabriele Clarizia and Paola Bernardo, IGI Global, 2020, pp. 191-222. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1530-3.ch008

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Vargas-Bernal, R. & Tecpoyotl-Torres, M. (2020). Nanocomposites for Space Applications: A Review. In G. Clarizia & P. Bernardo (Eds.), Diverse Applications of Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities (pp. 191-222). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1530-3.ch008

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Vargas-Bernal, Rafael, and Margarita Tecpoyotl-Torres. "Nanocomposites for Space Applications: A Review." In Diverse Applications of Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites: Emerging Research and Opportunities, edited by Gabriele Clarizia and Paola Bernardo, 191-222. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-1530-3.ch008

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Abstract

A review on the advances achieved in the last 25 years in the development of hybrid nanocomposites based on polymer matrix for aerospace applications is presented here. The chapter analyzes the state-of-the-art strategies used in the design of materials that support the different conditions of the space environment. These materials are aimed primarily at structural applications, electromagnetic interference shielding, self-sensing, and self-healing, although they are not restricted to these applications. The introduction of metallic, ceramic, carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, as well as two-dimensional materials have been used with a successful impact. Despite the significant advances that have been reached, much work must be done to achieve complete reliability for all properties required to protect the systems against the hazardous conditions found in space. Therefore, futuristic visions of the actions that must be carried out are raised in this chapter.

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