Arrested reactive milling for in-situ production of energetic nanocomposites for propulsion and energy-intensive technologies in exploration missions

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Abstract

This paper proposes use of a novel technique of synthesizing reactive nanocomposite materials as potential means of enabling energy-intensive technologies in the interplanetary exploration missions. The applications include in-situ propellants, welding and joining, and manufacturing of structural components. The proposed technology of Arrested Reactive Milling would utilize extra-terrestrial minerals and soils as starting materials. In addition, it is proposed to use recycled aluminum from packaging and decommissioned parts of space vehicles. The proposed technique relies on ball-milling of starting materials and is scaleable, inexpensive, and can be operated using solar energy. Preliminary research using commercial starting materials showed feasibility of this technique for synthesis of highly reactive materials useful in propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnics. Copyright © 2005 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. All rights reserved.

Identifier

30744433140 (Scopus)

Publication Title

43rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit Meeting Papers

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2005-717

First Page

3001

Last Page

3006

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