An overview for modern energy-efficient solutions for lunar and martian habitats made based on geopolymers composites and 3D printing technology
Authors:
- Kinga Korniejenko,
- Kinga Pławecka,
- Barbara Kozub
Abstract
Space missions will require the capability to build structures on site using local resources. Before 2040, NASA and the European Space Agency want to ensure the possibility of a permanent human residence in shelters on the Moon or Mars. The article analyzed the state of the art in this area based on the literature research. It shows innovative and energy efficient solutions for manufacturing the lunar and Martian shelters based on geopolymer composites. Firstly, the possible materials solutions, with particular attention to the geopolymer composites, are discussed. Next, the previous research is presented, including work based on different kinds of simulants of lunar and Martian regolith. Then, a different approach for manufacturing technologies is presented and the advantages of 3D printing technology are clarified. Eventually, the challenges for further projects are discussed, including energy and cost efficiency problems.
- Record ID
- CUT08dbb26a0f0442b0ab965193f8f4e0ca
- Publication categories
- ;
- Author
- Journal series
- Energies, ISSN , e-ISSN 1996-1073, Biweekly
- Issue year
- 2022
- Vol
- 15
- No
- 24
- Pages
- [1-15]
- Article number
- 9322
- Other elements of collation
- rys.; tab.; wykr.; Bibliografia (na s.) - 12-15; Bibliografia (liczba pozycji) - 94; Oznaczenie streszczenia - Abstr.; Numeracja w czasopiśmie - Vol. 15, Iss. 24
- Keywords in English
- geopolymer, energy efficiency, lunar habitat, martian habitat, 3D printing, additive manufacturing
- ASJC Classification
- DOI
- DOI:10.3390/en15249322 Opening in a new tab
- URL
- https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/24/9322 Opening in a new tab
- Language
- eng (en) English
- License
- Score (nominal)
- 140
- Score source
- journalList
- Score
- Publication indicators
- Additional fields
- Indeksowana w: Web of Science, Scopus
- Uniform Resource Identifier
- https://cris.pk.edu.pl/info/article/CUT08dbb26a0f0442b0ab965193f8f4e0ca/
- URN
urn:pkr-prod:CUT08dbb26a0f0442b0ab965193f8f4e0ca
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