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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • The space environment presents significant challenges for material durability, including atomic oxygen (AO) erosion and surface charging.
  • Commercial polyimides (PIs) are susceptible to degradation from AO and electrostatic discharge in low Earth orbits.
  • Developing robust materials is crucial for long-term space missions and infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test space-durable polyimide (PI)-based materials and nanocomposites.
  • To enhance the resistance of PIs against atomic oxygen (AO) degradation and surface electric charging.
  • To explore novel processing methods, including additive manufacturing, for PI-based materials.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of polyimides (PIs) with additives like polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane to improve AO resistance.
  • Fabrication of conductive PI nanocomposites using carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets and 3D-graphene structures.
  • Investigating additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, including PolyJet technology, for creating 3D PI structures.

Main Results:

  • Addition of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane significantly increased the durability of PIs in atomic oxygen (AO).
  • Conductive PI composites incorporating CNT sheets and 3D-graphene demonstrated potential for space applications.
  • Preliminary results show promise for processing PI-based materials using PolyJet additive manufacturing technology.

Conclusions:

  • Modified PIs and PI-based nanocomposites offer enhanced resistance to space environmental hazards, particularly AO.
  • Novel processing routes, including AM, can expand the application of polyimide materials in space.
  • Further research into these advanced materials is warranted for future space exploration and utilization.