Characterization of 3D-printed cordierite-rGO nanocomposites for aerospace applications

One of the most critical challenges in the aerospace industry is the mismatch in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between optical components in satellites and their metallic supports, which limits system reliability and performance. Ceramic materials, due to their superior thermal properti...

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Autores: Esguerra Arce, Ingrid; García Juárez, Álvaro; García Martínez, Juan; Hidalgo García, Javier; Gallardo , B; Giménez Pérez, Raquel; Diego , S; Berges Serrano, Cristina; Herranz Sánchez-Cosgalla, Gemma; García Martínez, María
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Repositorio:RUIdeRA. Repositorio Institucional de la UCLM
OAI Identifier:oai:ruidera.uclm.es:10578/43988
Acceso en línea:https://www.scipedia.com/public/ARCE_et_al_2025a
https://hdl.handle.net/10578/43988
Nivel de acceso:Acceso abierto
Palabra clave:3D printing
CMC
Cordierite
Graphene
Nanocomposites
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Sumario:One of the most critical challenges in the aerospace industry is the mismatch in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between optical components in satellites and their metallic supports, which limits system reliability and performance. Ceramic materials, due to their superior thermal properties, offer a potential solution however, their adoption has been limited by the complexity of their geometries and conventional manufacturing constraints. Additive manufacturing has opened new opportunities for the development of advanced ceramics, including ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). Within the framework of the AERORECORD-3D project, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, ceramic cordierite-based supports reinforced with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have been developed for aerospace applications. In this study, cordierite nanocomposites with varying rGO contents were successfully fabricated via 3D printing. Their thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties were evaluated to assess their performance, exploring their potential as advanced materials for demanding space applications. This work represents a significant step toward the implementation of 3D-printed ceramic nanocomposites by combining innovative materials with advanced additive manufacturing technologies.