In-situ utilization of regolith resource and future exploration of additive manufacturing for lunar/martian habitats: A review

Y Wang, L Hao, Y Li, Q Sun, M Sun, Y Huang, Z Li… - Applied Clay …, 2022 - Elsevier
In-situ resource utilization on the Moon and/or Mars is a cutting-edge hotspot for exploring
outer space. Lunar/Martian regolith is an in-situ natural resource for construction habitats …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges in the technology development for additive manufacturing in space

A Zocca, J Wilbig, A Waske, J Günster… - Chinese Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Instead of foreseeing and preparing for all possible scenarios of machine failures, accidents,
and other challenges arising in space missions, it appears logical to take advantage of the …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performances of continuous carbon fiber reinforced PLA composites printed in vacuum

H Li, B Liu, L Ge, Y Chen, H Zheng, D Fang - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
The main objective of this paper is to investigate the mechanical performance of the
continuous carbon fiber reinforced PLA composites (CFRPCs) printed in vacuum. A novel …

In-space additive manufacturing: A review

M Hoffmann, A Elwany - Journal of …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Manufacturing or repairing parts on-site, high geometric freedom, and feedstock efficiency
have long been regarded as nascent capabilities of additive manufacturing (AM) …

3D printing of ceramics: Advantages, challenges, applications, and perspectives

S Bose, EK Akdogan, VK Balla, S Ciliveri… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D printing (3DP) technologies have transformed the processing of advanced
ceramics for small‐scale and custom designs during the past three decades. Simple and …

Lunar shelter construction issues: The state-of-the-art towards 3D printing technologies

S Ulubeyli - Acta astronautica, 2022 - Elsevier
The next step for the exploration of space seems to require the human participation by
means of a long-lasting lunar outpost. Therefore, this paper attempts to review the up-to-date …

[HTML][HTML] Review of space resources processing for Mars missions: Martian simulants, regolith bonding concepts and additive manufacturing

D Karl, KM Cannon, A Gurlo - Open Ceramics, 2022 - Elsevier
Scientific exploration of extraterrestrial planets has gripped human imagination since the
advent of space travel. Human missions to Mars could produce insight into the essential …

Additive manufacturing under lunar gravity and microgravity

B Reitz, C Lotz, N Gerdes, S Linke, E Olsen… - … Science and Technology, 2021 - Springer
Mankind is setting to colonize space, for which the manufacturing of habitats, tools, spare
parts and other infrastructure is required. Commercial manufacturing processes are already …

Ceramic paste for space stereolithography 3D printing technology in microgravity environment

R Dou, W Tang, K Hu, L Wang - Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2022 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing techniques have demonstrated great potential in space
manufacturing for long-duration human spaceflight and colonization on alien planets …

Embracing additive manufacturing technology through fused filament fabrication for antimicrobial with enhanced formulated materials

W Ahmed, S Siraj, AH Al-Marzouqi - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial materials produced by 3D Printing technology are very beneficial, especially
for biomedical applications. Antimicrobial surfaces specifically with enhanced antibacterial …