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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Main Authors: I. Levchenko, S. Xu, G. Teel, D. Mariotti, M. L. R. Walker, M. Keidar
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2018
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a891d36807bc4c788542be435c5c1b39
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