Spaceflight πUltrananocrystalline diamond π may be a promising approach to prolong service life. #Nanoscaled metamaterial could help to reduce the heat losses. #SelfHealing of Boron nitride nanotubes with very high tensile strength similar to that of carbon nanotubes, and excellent electrical characteristics https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-02269-7
Recent progress and perspectives of space electric propulsion systems based on smart nanomaterials - Nature Communications
Miniaturized spacecraft built from advanced nanomaterials are poised for unmanned space exploration. In this review, the authors examine the integration of nanotechnology in electric propulsion systems and propose the concept of self-healing and adaptive thrusters.