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

Miniaturized spacecraft built from advanced nanomaterials are poised for unmanned space exploration. In this review, the authors examine the integration of nanotechnology in electric propulsion systems and propose the concept of self-healing and adaptive thrusters.

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Autores principales: I. Levchenko, S. Xu, G. Teel, D. Mariotti, M. L. R. Walker, M. Keidar
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/a891d36807bc4c788542be435c5c1b39
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Sumario:Miniaturized spacecraft built from advanced nanomaterials are poised for unmanned space exploration. In this review, the authors examine the integration of nanotechnology in electric propulsion systems and propose the concept of self-healing and adaptive thrusters.