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Phase Formation And Mechanical Properties Of Graphene Reinforced Regolith Composites
Materials Today Communications
  • Jiaoli Li
  • Aditya Thakur
  • Yanxiao Li
  • Mianqing Yang
  • Gan Yuxiang
  • Stefan Linke
  • Frank W. Liou, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Enrico Stoll
  • Chenglin Wu, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Exploration of outer space sparked interest in Lunar in-situ construction, which shows great advantages in material availability, low cost, and ease of construction. In this work, different weight ratios of graphene were added to regolith powder to investigate their effects on the sintering process and the mechanical properties of the regolith powder. After mixing and compacting, the graphene-regolith composite was sintered under high temperatures to obtain the consolidated solids. The phase distribution and formation of the sintered solids were characterized using energy-dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The mechanical properties of the modified regolith were studied by the nano and micro-indentation experiments. The results revealed that the dispersion of graphene could not only construct a typical continuous 3D hybrid network structure but also improve the mechanical property of the sintered composite.

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Comments
National Science Foundation, Grant 1930881
Keywords and Phrases
  • EDS characterization,
  • Graphene-regolith composite,
  • Indentation experiment,
  • Phase formation
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
6-1-2023
Publication Date
01 Jun 2023
Citation Information
Jiaoli Li, Aditya Thakur, Yanxiao Li, Mianqing Yang, et al.. "Phase Formation And Mechanical Properties Of Graphene Reinforced Regolith Composites" Materials Today Communications Vol. 35 (2023) ISSN: 2352-4928
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/frank-liou/364/