Abstract In a recent study, we developed ultralow-binder-content (UBC) structural materials based on lunar soil simulant and thermoset binders. In the current research, we investigated thermoplastic binders. Compared to thermosets, advanced thermoplastics could be more UV resistant, more durable, more robust, and recyclable. Our main technology is the compaction self-assembly (CSA). By using only ~4 wt% polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) binder, the thermoplastic-binder UBC composite was stronger than typical steel-reinforced concrete in flexural tests. The CSA operation was separate from the curing procedure. This study may provide an important in-situ resource utilization method for the large-scale construction on the Moon.


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    Title :

    Ultralow-binder-content thermoplastic composites based on lunar soil simulant


    Contributors:
    Oh, Kiwon (author) / Chen, Tzehan (author) / Kou, Rui (author) / Yi, Haozhe (author) / Qiao, Yu (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 66 , 9 ; 2245-2250


    Publication date :

    2020-07-28


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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