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¹Materials Development and Manufacturing Technology Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.

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Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) research, supported by space agencies, has advanced fundamental science. This review covers microgravity experiments and commercial fabrication, paving the way for BMGs

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physics
Space Science

Background:

Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) represent a novel class of metal alloys with significant commercial potential.
Decades of research funding from space agencies like NASA and ESA have been crucial for BMG development.
Both ground-based and microgravity experiments have contributed fundamental scientific data.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical development of microgravity research on Bulk Metallic Glasses (BMGs).
To highlight the role of space agency funding and experiments in advancing BMG science and commercialization.
To provide an overview of past and present BMG research efforts, including commercial fabrication.

Main Methods:

Review of historical data from space shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) experiments.
Analysis of ground-based experimental results.
Examination of commercial fabrication processes and currently funded research efforts.

Main Results:

Microgravity experiments have provided critical fundamental science data for BMG development.
Space agency-funded research has directly enabled the commercial production of BMGs.
A comprehensive history of BMG research, from early experiments to current initiatives, is presented.

Conclusions:

Microgravity research has been instrumental in the scientific understanding and commercialization of Bulk Metallic Glasses.
Continued investment in space-based research and development is vital for the future of BMG technology.
The review underscores the successful translation of fundamental space science into commercial applications.