Atomic oxygen resistant coatings for low earth orbit space structures

This review presents research in the area of polymeric coatings developed for protecting low Earth orbit (LEO) space structures from atomic oxygen. Following a brief description of the LEO environment, ground-based simulation facilities for atomic oxygen and evaluation of protective coatings are dis...

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Published inJournal of materials science Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 308 - 320
Main Authors PACKIRISAMY, S, SCHWAM, D, LITT, M. H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Heidelberg Springer 01.01.1995
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Coating material
Oxidation stability
Space technology
Fluorine containing polymer
Use
Carborane polymer
Review
Oxygen Atoms
Siloxane polymer
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Summary:This review presents research in the area of polymeric coatings developed for protecting low Earth orbit (LEO) space structures from atomic oxygen. Following a brief description of the LEO environment, ground-based simulation facilities for atomic oxygen and evaluation of protective coatings are discussed. Atomic oxygen resistant coatings based on different polymeric systems such as fluorinated polymers, silicones, poly(carborane-siloxane)s and decarborane-based polymers are presented. Finally, the performances of different coating systems are compared, and the scope for further research to improve the performance of some of the coating systems is discussed. (Author)
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ISSN:0022-2461
1573-4803
DOI:10.1007/bf00354390