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De-risk assessment: Graphene-based materials with improved gas barrier properties for space applications

Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
G617-241TAbg
Prime Contractor
OMNIDEA-RTG GMBH
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Germany
De-risk assessment: Graphene-based materials with improved gas barrier properties for space applications
Description

The aim of the activity, developed by Omnidea-RTG in conjunction with ESA, Pleione SA and Fraunhofer IVV, was to produce a thin film polymer-based product enhanced with Graphene nanoparticles to decrease He gas permeability while maintaining thermal bonding properties and without major penalties in UV resistance, for use in high-altitude inflatable structures. The proposed technological application is the usage of this thin film as envelope inner layer for high altitude airborne platforms which, from a lower altitude (vs. a LEO satellite) can perform Earth Observation or, alternatively, satellite data correction/validation.

Application Domain
Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
24 - Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Competence Domain
2-Structures, Mechanisms, Materials, Thermal
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Executive Summary