Project Title:
Fullerene Hydrides Cooling System for Extra-Vehicular Activities
92-1-12.11-1980 NAS02-13776
Fullerene Hydrides Cooling System for
Extra-Vehicular Activities
Materials & Electrochemical Research
7690 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85706
R.O. Loutfy (602-574-1980)
Abstract:
A new form of hydride - fullerene-hydride - will be developed
as an innovative approach to meet new extensive requirements for
extravehicular activities (EVAs) of future, complex manned space
missions. Fullerene-hydrides, C60Hx, have a significantly improved
volumetric and weight density for hydrogen storage than the best
metal-hydrides. Preliminary thermal calculations also indicate
that this novel material could offer additional thermal
advantages. Thermal and physical properties of the C60Hx will be
determined, and the use of fullerene-hydrides in heat pump
concepts mode will be evaluated experimentally. Preliminary
engineering system design will be performed to establish the
mission suitability of the concept.
Potential Commercial Application:
Potential Commercial Applications: Lightweight, high volumetric
density, thermally efficient hydride compounds, such as fullerene-
hydrides, are anticipated to have a wide commercial application
beyond the EVA applications, such as Ni-hydride batteries,
hydrogen purification refrigeration, and energy storage.
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