[HTML][HTML] Review of alternative propellants in Hall thrusters
VG Tirila, A Demairé, CN Ryan - Acta Astronautica, 2023 - Elsevier
Hall thrusters, the most common type of electric propulsion system, typically use xenon as
the propellant, given its inertness, its ability to be stored at a high density under pressure …
the propellant, given its inertness, its ability to be stored at a high density under pressure …
Plasma and polymers: Recent progress and trends
Plasma-enhanced synthesis and modification of polymers is a field that continues to expand
and become increasingly more sophisticated. The highly reactive processing environments …
and become increasingly more sophisticated. The highly reactive processing environments …
[HTML][HTML] Perspectives, frontiers, and new horizons for plasma-based space electric propulsion
There are a number of pressing problems mankind is facing today that could, at least in part,
be resolved by space systems. These include capabilities for fast and far-reaching …
be resolved by space systems. These include capabilities for fast and far-reaching …
Mars colonization: beyond getting there
Summary Colonization of Mars: As humans gradually overcome technological challenges of
deep space missions, the possibility of exploration and colonization of extraterrestrial …
deep space missions, the possibility of exploration and colonization of extraterrestrial …
Interfacial modification of titanium dioxide to enhance photocatalytic efficiency towards H2 production
Q **ang, X Ma, D Zhang, H Zhou, Y Liao… - Journal of colloid and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Strong demand for affordable clean energy to support applications ranging from
conventional energy supply to space propulsion places spotlight on advanced energy …
conventional energy supply to space propulsion places spotlight on advanced energy …
Additive technologies and materials for the next‐generation CubeSats and small satellites
CubeSat and small satellites play a very important role in modern space exploration. Their
success and diverse capabilities rely on the development of efficient and compact sub …
success and diverse capabilities rely on the development of efficient and compact sub …
A review of low-power electric propulsion research at the Space Propulsion Centre Singapore
The age of space electric propulsion arrived and found the space exploration endeavors at a
paradigm shift in the context of new space. Mega-constellations of small satellites on low …
paradigm shift in the context of new space. Mega-constellations of small satellites on low …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical simulation optimization of neutral flow dynamics in low-power Hall thruster
S Lu, W Luo, J Long, F Li, N Guo, L Xu - Results in Physics, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper utilizes a low-power Hall thruster to investigate its flow field's neutral flow
dynamics. Specifically, under a free molecular flow with a high Knudsen number (K n> 10) …
dynamics. Specifically, under a free molecular flow with a high Knudsen number (K n> 10) …
Focusing plasma jets to achieve high current density: Feasibility and opportunities for applications in debris removal and space exploration
Rapid emergence of satellite-based economy coupled with the current renaissance in space
exploration and aspirations for the Moon and Mars colonization drive strong interest in …
exploration and aspirations for the Moon and Mars colonization drive strong interest in …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a modular hollow cathode for ground testing of plasma thrusters
A hollow cathode with a modular design has been developed to assist with laboratory
testing of plasma-based thrusters for satellite applications. This novel modular design …
testing of plasma-based thrusters for satellite applications. This novel modular design …