By: R. Benson (Editor), Mircea Chipara (Editor), D. L. Edwards (Editor), S. Phillips (Editor)

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evere-environment survivability is the key factor in the development of new space materials. These materials must exhibit excellent physical properties accompanied by lightweight, reusability, and multifunctional capabilities, or must be related to processes that involve either low-energy consumption or a highly efficient method of energy storage, conversion or production. This volume offers a scientific and technical discussion and analysis of modifications induced by extreme conditions of the space environment, such as ionizing particles, extreme temperatures, atomic oxygen, and electromagnetic radiation in materials. Many contributions focus on polymers and composites based on polymeric matrices. This trend reflects the need for lightweight materials with potential multifunctional, self-healing, or smart capabilities. A distinct number of contributions focus on the effect of the space environment and of the simulated space environment on materials. The effect of ionizing radiations and electromagnetic radiation on polymers and composite materials is reviewed in detail. The stability of polymeric materials against the atomic oxygen attack¿of importance for low earth orbits and geostationary orbits¿is also analyzed in depth. Safety issues require accurate estimations of the reliability of space materials and, in particular, of nanomaterials and associated devices. The role of these materials in future space projects such as the solar sail and the space elevator, as well as in near future missions (to Moon and Mars), is addressed. Topics include: nanomaterials for space applications; carbon nanotubes and composites based on carbon nanotubes; dosimetry and nanodosimetry; multifunctional materials; radiation effects in composite materials; irradiation effects in materials for space applications; polymers in space; space-induced degradation of materials; magnetic materials for space applications; and materials in extreme environments.

Irradiated single crystals for high temperature measurements in space applications	p. 3
The mechanical properties of thin polymer films from nanoidentation	p. 9
Polymeric materials for solar sail : the combined effects of polymer thickness, radiation, and temperature	p. 21
Multiscale phenomena in Bruggeman composites	p. 27
Raman spectroscopy for carbon based amorphous thin films	p. 41
Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes as the sputter resist in space propulsive systems	p. 53
Advanced life support for space exploration : air revitalization using amine coated single wall carbon nanotubes	p. 59
Nondestructive damage sensitivity and reinforcing effect of functionalized carbon nanotube and nanofiber/epoxy composites using electro-micromechnical techniques	p. 65
Synthesis, characterization, and modeling of nanotube materials with variable stiffness tethers	p. 71
Simulation of absorbed dose distribution in space materials	p. 79
Moscow State University activities on research of space environment effect on materials	p. 89
Nanodosimetry : present and perspectives	p. 101
Total dose radiation effects in Si nanocrystal non-volatile memory transistors	p. 107
Radiation-induced modifications in polymeric materials	p. 113
Molecular self-healing processes in polymers	p. 127
Multifunctional single-walled carbon nanotube polycarbonate composites	p. 133
Multifunctional power-generating and energy-storing structural composites for U.S. Army applications	p. 139
Thermoplastic matrix composites for space solar power truss (SSP)	p. 151
Screening of the thermal endurance of spacecraft materials by kinetic modeling	p. 163
Nanocrystalline soft magnetic alloys for space applications	p. 171
Multifunctional metal/polymer hybrid fiber for space and aerospace applications	p. 177
Luminescence and upconversion dynamics of praseodymium in LiLuF[subscript 4] laser crystals	p. 183
Investigation upon mechanical properties of thin film silicon under cryogenic temperature	p. 189
InAs quantum dot development for enhanced InGaAs space solar cells	p. 195
Materials for high-energy radiation shielding on extra-terrestrial surfaces	p. 205
Electron spin resonance studies on electron beam irradiated carbon nanotubes dispersed in styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer	p. 211
Preparation and characterization of electrospun poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanofibers-reinforced epoxy matrix composites	p. 217
Non-equilibrium Ti-Fe bulk alloys with ultra-high strength and enhanced ductility	p. 227
FIB-based fatigue testing of silicon nitride thin films for space applications	p. 233
Whisker formation in Sn coatings on Cu	p. 239
Energetics of oxygen interstitials in Cr and V	p. 245
Advanced carbon-based material as space radiation shields	p. 253
Proton beam induced modifications in multi-functional polyethylene-based carbon nanotubes composites	p. 261
Ground-based space radiation effects studies on single-walled carbon nanotube materials	p. 267
Electron beam radiation of carbon nanotubes-polymer composites	p. 279
Investigation of resiliency of carbon nanotubes and gallium nitride nanocircuits to simulated space radiation	p. 287
Simulation of InAsSb/InGaAs quantum dots for optical device applications	p. 295
Correlation of optical luminescence with radiation hardness in doped LiNbO[subscript 3] crystals	p. 301
Radiation effects and defects in cubic boron nitride : a promising multifunctional material for severe environment conditions	p. 307
Computer simulation of displacement damage in silicon carbide	p. 317
Beam properties of the new radiation effects research stations at Indiana University Cyclotron facility	p. 323
Low earth orbital atomic oxygen interactions with spacecraft materials	p. 331
Preventing surface treatment of silicone materials for outgassing and contamination reduction in space application	p. 343
Surface modification of polymers, paints and composite materials used in the low earth orbit space environment	p. 349
Highly stable polymers based on poly(m-carboranyl-siloxane) elastomers	p. 363
Volatile evolution from polymer materials induced by irradiation with accelerated He[superscript ++] ions	p. 369
Assessment of shielding material performance for deep space missions	p. 375
Conducting and antistatic composites for space applications	p. 381
Raman spectroscopy of graphitic foams	p. 387
Properties and improved space survivability of POSS (polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane) polyimides	p. 395
Adhesion of copper to Teflon poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-perfluoropropyl vinyl ether) (PFA) surfaces modified by vacuum UV photo-oxidation downstream from argon microwave plasma	p. 407
Structural characterization of oxide layers on aluminum formed by exposure to hyperthermal atomic oxygen	p. 413
Increased ordering in the amorphous SiO[subscript x] due to hyperthermal atomic oxygen	p. 419
Spectroscopic investigations on the effect of proton bombardment of polyamide	p. 425
Au ion induced modification of C[subscript 60] thin film samples	p. 431
TEM studies of protective Al coatings on Kapton H	p. 437
Materials testing activities within ESA in support of future inner solar system missions	p. 443
Piezoelectric PVDV materials performance and operation limits in space environments	p. 449
Laser and particle beam irradiation effects in amorphous metals	p. 463
The condition of the materials returned by the Genesis mission	p. 475
Magnetic nanoparticles for space applications	p. 481
Developing glassy magnets from simulated composition of Moon/Mars regolith for exploration applications	p. 487
Polymer degradation from the thermal analysis point of view	p. 499
Developing an application for refractory open cell metal foams in jet engines	p. 511
Processing and development of a new high strength metal foam	p. 517
Aerothermal analysis of an advanced hot structure for hypersonic flight tests	p. 527
Solid state NMR measurements for preliminary lifetime assessments in [gamma]-irradiated and thermally aged siloxane elastomers	p. 533
Syntactic closed-cell foams based on silicon carbide	p. 539
Investigation of the phase state of transformation shear bands in superelastic Ni-rich NiTi shape memory alloys with synchrotron diffraction	p. 545
Formation of boron carbonitride nanotubes from in situ grown carbon nanotubes for space applications	p. 551
Microstructure development in high-temperature Mo-Si-B alloys	p. 557
Thermal deicing of polymer composite helicopter blades	p. 563
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ISBN: 9781558997998
ISBN-10: 1558997997
Series: MRS Proceedings
Audience: Professional
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 581
Published: 5th May 2005
Publisher: Materials Research Society
Volume Number: 851
Dimensions (cm): 23.6 x 16.0  x 3.6
Weight (kg): 1.0