Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization
This Technical Note presents the continuation of the results regarding the synthesis, and physical and rheological evaluation of geopolymers for space applications. In the first part, the ability of these geopolymers to resist cosmic radiation was evaluated. This second part of the research aims to...
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| description | This Technical Note presents the continuation of the results regarding the synthesis, and physical and rheological evaluation of geopolymers for space applications. In the first part, the ability of these geopolymers to resist cosmic radiation was evaluated. This second part of the research aims to present the synthesis of the geopolymers, their physical and rheological evaluation, and the fabrication of panels for placement in nanosatellites and deployer systems. Manufacturing the 2 mm-thick geopolymer panel proved to be quite a challenge due to the nature of geopolymers. Three geopolymer formulations MKG-01, MKG-02, and MKG-03 were synthesized with an adequate balance of fluidity and malleability required to manufacture the panels. The formulations offered an open window of approximately 8 h. The mass loss in the formulations was closely related to the solid/liquid ratio of the formulation. The MKG-01 presented lower viscosity and low shear stress for handling, indicating a more homogeneous dispersion than the more viscous samples MKG-02 and MKG-03. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eeb72a23f54c4ede8af8542b49818e8b2024-12-27T14:16:46ZengMDPI AGCeramics2571-61312024-10-01741584159910.3390/ceramics7040102Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical CharacterizationDavid Mendoza-Cachú0Aldo Augusto López-Martínez1Edgar A. Franco-Urquiza2Center for Engineering and Industrial Development, Aerospace Division, Carretera Estatal 200, km 23, Santiago de Querétaro 76270, MexicoCenter for Engineering and Industrial Development, Applied Physics Department, Av. Pie de la Cuesta 702-No. 702, Desarrollo San Pablo, Santiago de Querétaro 76125, MexicoCenter for Engineering and Industrial Development, Aerospace Division, Carretera Estatal 200, km 23, Santiago de Querétaro 76270, MexicoThis Technical Note presents the continuation of the results regarding the synthesis, and physical and rheological evaluation of geopolymers for space applications. In the first part, the ability of these geopolymers to resist cosmic radiation was evaluated. This second part of the research aims to present the synthesis of the geopolymers, their physical and rheological evaluation, and the fabrication of panels for placement in nanosatellites and deployer systems. Manufacturing the 2 mm-thick geopolymer panel proved to be quite a challenge due to the nature of geopolymers. Three geopolymer formulations MKG-01, MKG-02, and MKG-03 were synthesized with an adequate balance of fluidity and malleability required to manufacture the panels. The formulations offered an open window of approximately 8 h. The mass loss in the formulations was closely related to the solid/liquid ratio of the formulation. The MKG-01 presented lower viscosity and low shear stress for handling, indicating a more homogeneous dispersion than the more viscous samples MKG-02 and MKG-03.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/7/4/102geopolymersCubeSatnanosatellitespoly-picosatellite orbital deployer |
| spellingShingle | David Mendoza-Cachú Aldo Augusto López-Martínez Edgar A. Franco-Urquiza Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization Ceramics geopolymers CubeSat nanosatellites poly-picosatellite orbital deployer |
| title | Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization |
| title_full | Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization |
| title_fullStr | Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization |
| title_short | Geopolymers for Space Applications Part II: Synthesis and Physical Characterization |
| title_sort | geopolymers for space applications part ii synthesis and physical characterization |
| topic | geopolymers CubeSat nanosatellites poly-picosatellite orbital deployer |
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