New NASA Anti Dust Technology Can Solve Lunar Dust Problem In Space

Описание: Dust-Free Future: New Anti-Dust Tech Could Solve Lunar and Earthly Problems

Lunar dust is one of the toughest challenges in space exploration. The Moon’s surface is covered in fine, sharp particles called regolith, which cling to everything due to their jagged shape and electrostatic charge. During Apollo missions, it damaged equipment, clogged joints, and even irritated astronauts’ lungs. On Mars, dust buildup on solar panels has ended rover missions.

A new breakthrough, published in *ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces*, may offer a lasting solution. Researchers, in partnership with NASA and Smart Material Solutions Inc., engineered surfaces with nanoscale pyramidal structures that prevent dust from sticking. Using nanocoining and nanoimprinting, they created dense microscopic patterns that cause dust particles to cling to each other rather than the surface. Gravity alone makes them roll off.

Tests with simulated lunar dust showed just 2% remained on these surfaces, compared to 35% on smooth ones. The technology requires no electricity, water, or moving parts, making it ideal for spacecraft, rovers, and astronaut suits.

Beyond space, the innovation could keep solar panels, windows, and electronic screens clean, cutting maintenance costs and improving efficiency. If successful, this simple yet powerful design could change how we tackle dust — both on Earth and beyond.

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Reference: Samuel S. Lee, Lauren Micklow, Andrew Tunell, Kun-Chieh Chien, Saurav Mohanty, Nichole Cates, Stephen Furst, and Chih-Hao Chang, "Engineering Large-Area Antidust Surfaces by Harnessing Interparticle Forces", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023 15 (10), 13678-13688. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19211

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