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Recent progress and perspectives of space electric propulsion systems based on smart nanomaterials

Year: 2018
Type: review
Abstract: Drastic miniaturization of electronics and ingression of next-generation nanomaterials into space technology have provoked a renaissance in interplanetary flights and near-Earth space exploration using small unmanned satellites and systems. As the next stage, the NASA's 2015 Nanotechnology Roadmap initiative called for new design paradigms that integrate nanotechnology and conceptually new materials to build advanced, deep-space-capable, adaptive spacecraft. This review examines the cutting edge and discusses the opportunities for integration of nanomaterials into the most advanced types of electric propulsion devices that take advantage of their unique features and boost their efficiency and service life. Finally, we propose a concept of an adaptive thruster.
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-02269-7
Authors: I. Levchenko, S. Xu, G. Teel, D. Mariotti, M. L. R. Walker, M. Keidar
Institutions: Queensland University of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, George Washington University, University of Ulster, Georgia Institute of Technology
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $6,990
Funders: National Research Foundation, National Research Foundation Singapore, Queensland University of Technology, Australian Research Council, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
OpenAlex ID: W2788036211
FWCI: 1.716
Cites: 124
Cited by: 318
Related to: 10