CINN’s researchers Daniel Fernández and Noemí López participate in the international conference “The Many Pathways to Space”
The Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center is participating in the international conference “The Many Pathways to Space“, a key meeting point for space science, technology, and infrastructure that kicks off today in Oviedo.
The CINN is represented by Daniel Fernández and Noemí López, who will present their latest advances in nanocomposite ceramics and efficient manufacturing techniques designed for lunar missions and future space exploration.
Advances in Solar Manufacturing and Zero Thermal Expansion Materials
Presentation by Daniel Fernández: He will deliver the talk titled “Novel approach to lunar regolith based ceramics manufactured using concentrated solar energy“. His presentation will address an innovative approach to processing and sintering ceramics directly from lunar regolith using concentrated solar energy as a sustainable heat source.
Poster Presentation by Noemí López: She will present the work titled “Theoretical study to evaluate the possibility of using β-Eucryptite-SiC composite with null thermal expansion coefficient as a structural component on the lunar surface“. The study uses theoretical simulations to evaluate the behavior of beta-eucryptite and silicon carbide (SiC) composite characterized by its near-zero thermal expansion coefficient—ideal for maintaining structural stability against drastic temperature swings on the lunar surface. This work was performed in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Space Science and Technologies of Asturias (ICTEA) and the University of Oviedo.
