CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications
In space, every carbon atom matters. It is a potential source for a wealth of products essential for human space exploration and habitation. Here, we report the use of Martian and Lunar regolith simulants as catalysts for the thermochemical catalytic conversion of CO2. Results of this study clearly...
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| author | Arturo Pajares Pablo Guardia Vladimir Galvita Melchiorre Conti Jasper Lefevere Bart Michielsen |
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| description | In space, every carbon atom matters. It is a potential source for a wealth of products essential for human space exploration and habitation. Here, we report the use of Martian and Lunar regolith simulants as catalysts for the thermochemical catalytic conversion of CO2. Results of this study clearly underlines activity towards CO production through the RWGS reaction at high temperature for all Martian and Lunar regolith simulants. Characterization of the samples reveals improved catalytic activities directly correlated with the presence and further transformation of iron and magnesium-based compounds and their subsequent migration at the surface. These findings point towards the feasibility of producing propellants in other celestial bodies using local resources. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-67679c0ecb2942d1afb8e95485ad6c342024-03-29T05:50:08ZengElsevierJournal of CO2 Utilization2212-98392024-03-0181102729CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applicationsArturo Pajares0Pablo Guardia1Vladimir Galvita2Melchiorre Conti3Jasper Lefevere4Bart Michielsen5Sustainable Materials, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO NV), Boeretang 200, Mol 2400, Belgium; Corresponding authors.Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Bellaterra, Barcelona 08193, Spain; Corresponding authors.Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Ghent University, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 125, Ghent B-9052, BelgiumEuropean Space Agency (ESA), Keplerlaan 1, Noordwijk 2200 AG, the NetherlandsSustainable Materials, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO NV), Boeretang 200, Mol 2400, BelgiumSustainable Materials, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO NV), Boeretang 200, Mol 2400, BelgiumIn space, every carbon atom matters. It is a potential source for a wealth of products essential for human space exploration and habitation. Here, we report the use of Martian and Lunar regolith simulants as catalysts for the thermochemical catalytic conversion of CO2. Results of this study clearly underlines activity towards CO production through the RWGS reaction at high temperature for all Martian and Lunar regolith simulants. Characterization of the samples reveals improved catalytic activities directly correlated with the presence and further transformation of iron and magnesium-based compounds and their subsequent migration at the surface. These findings point towards the feasibility of producing propellants in other celestial bodies using local resources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212982024000647CO2 conversionISRURWGSPropellant productionMartian and Lunar regolith simulant |
| spellingShingle | Arturo Pajares Pablo Guardia Vladimir Galvita Melchiorre Conti Jasper Lefevere Bart Michielsen CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications Journal of CO2 Utilization CO2 conversion ISRU RWGS Propellant production Martian and Lunar regolith simulant |
| title | CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| title_full | CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| title_fullStr | CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| title_short | CO2 conversion over Martian and Lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| title_sort | co2 conversion over martian and lunar regolith simulants for extraterrestrial applications |
| topic | CO2 conversion ISRU RWGS Propellant production Martian and Lunar regolith simulant |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212982024000647 |
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