Nanotechnology in Space

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Title Page
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Table of Contents
Trends in Space Nanotechnologies
Chapter 1: Nanotechnology for Space Power Devices
	1.1: Introduction
	1.2: Engineered Materials and Structures
	1.3: Power Generation, Storage, and Distribution
		1.3.1: Carbon Nanotube Wires
		1.3.2: Lithium-Ion Batteries
		1.3.3: Quantum Dot Solar Cells
	1.4: Propulsion and Propellants
	1.5: Future Nanotech Approaches to Space Power
Chapter 2: Nanocomposite and Micro-Nanostructured Materials with Applications of MEMS/Nano Devices for Aerospace
	2.1: Introduction
	2.2: Ablative Nanocomposite Materials
	2.3: Nanostructured Thermal Barrier Coatings
	2.4: Additive Manufacturing of Nanocomposite Materials for Aerospace Applications
		2.4.1: Materials
		2.4.2: Techniques
		2.4.3: Aerospace Applications
	2.5: Space Sensors for Gas Detection and Microthruster
		2.5.1: Technology of Lithium Niobate
		2.5.2: Microinterferometer
		2.5.3: Nanothruster
	2.6: Conclusion
Chapter 3: Advanced Polymer Composites for Use on Earth and in Space
	3.1: Introduction
	3.2: Technology of Preparation of Polymer Composites Based on Aromatic Polyamides
		3.2.1: Components for Manufacture of CMs
		3.2.2: Preparation of Polymeric CMs in Rotating Electromagnetic Field
	3.3: Results
		3.3.1: CMs with Nanofillers
			3.3.1.1: Electronic properties
			3.3.1.2: Tribotechnical characteristics
		3.3.2: Composites with Micro-dispersed Fillers
			3.3.2.1: Electronic properties
			3.3.2.2: Tribotechnical characteristics
		3.3.3: Examples of Application of Developed CMs
Chapter 4: Printable Materials for Additive Manufacturing in Harsh Earth and Space Environments
	4.1: Introduction
	4.2: What Makes the Space Environment Harsh?
	4.3: Considerations for Printable Inks in Harsh Environments
		4.3.1: Studies on Material Properties of 3D Printable Inks
	4.4: Considerations for Printable Ceramics in Harsh Environments
		4.4.1: Additive Manufacturing (3D) for Ceramic Materials: Slurry-Based Technique
		4.4.2: Major Stereolithography Processing Parameters
		4.4.3: Stereolithography Manufacturing via Polymer-Derived Ceramic Process
		4.4.4: Additive Manufacturing (3D) for Ceramic Materials: Solid-Based Technique
		4.4.5: Filament Selection for Fused Deposition of Ceramics
		4.4.6: Some Examples of Additive Manufactured Components for Harsh Environments
	4.5: Future Directions for AM in HarshEnvironments
		4.5.1: Resilient Hybrid Electronics
		4.5.2: Food Printing
		4.5.3: Space Garments
	4.6: Conclusionary Statement
Chapter 5: Nano-Based Coating for Spacecraft: Antibacterial Film for Manned Application
	5.1: Introduction
	5.2: Biofilm Formation
	5.3: Antibacterial Surfaces
	5.4: Nanostructured Layers
	5.5: Complete Characterization of Coated Materials
		5.5.1: Case of Textiles
	5.6: Antibacterial Test in Broth
	5.7: Toxicological Behavior
	5.8: Mechanical Characterization
	5.9: Conclusion
Chapter 6: Nanotechnology in Space Economy
	6.1: Introduction
		6.1.1: Space Economy
			6.1.1.1: Public actors
			6.1.1.2: New approaches to space economy
		6.1.2: Space Economy and Nanotechnology
	6.2: Methodology
	6.3: Nanotechnologies for Space Sector
		6.3.1: Nanotechnologies for Engineered Materials and Structures
		6.3.2: Nanotechnologies for Sensors, Electronics, and Devices
		6.3.3: Nanotechnologies for Energy Storage, Power Generation, and Power Distribution
		6.3.4: Nanotechnologies for Life Support Systems
		6.3.5: Nanotechnologies for Payload/Satellites
		6.3.6: Nanotechnologies for Space Transportation and Propulsion Systems
	6.4: Conclusion and Perspectives
Index