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Determining the feasible conditions for processing lunar regolith simulant via laser powder bed fusion

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Caprio, Leonardo, Demir, Ali Gökhan, Previtali, Barbara, Colosimo, Bianca Maria·2020·Additive Manufacturing
DOI 10.1016/j.addma.2019.101029
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  • Caprio et al. reported maximum compressive strength of 31.4 MPa for L-PBF of NU-LHT-2M highlands regolith simulant.

    “They reported a maximum compressive strength of 31 . 4 MPa , well above the properties achieved through alternative methods.”

    From A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction (2024) · cites this paper as [129]

    Section 3.3 (page not specified) reports a highest compressive yield stress of 31.4 MPa for LPBF-processed NU-LHT-2M, supporting the reported value. Its comparison with alternative methods is more qualified: some methods produced lower values, but thermal sintering exceeded 200 MPa, so the result was not generally well above alternative methods. (LLM, conf=0.90)

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  • The study by Caprio et al. did not assess how atmospheric and gravitational conditions affect the properties and qualities of the print.

    “Additionally, the study did not assess how these conditions affect the properties and qualities of the print; a more thorough evaluation is necessary.”

    From A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction (2024) · cites this paper as [129]

  • Caprio et al.'s findings on atmospheric and gravitational conditions are purely theoretical and lack experimental validation.

    “However, these findings are purely theoretical and lack experimental validation at this point.”

    From A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction (2024) · cites this paper as [129]

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Caprio, L., Demir, A. G., Previtali, B., & Colosimo, B. M.
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Politecnico di Milano (IT)
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Caprio, Leonardo
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Additive Manufacturing
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-03
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32
Pages
101029
ISSN
  • 2214-7810 (ISSN-L)
  • 2214-8604
DOI
10.1016/j.addma.2019.101029
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W2998199409
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Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Automotive Engineering › Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
Keywords
lunar regolith simulant, laser powder bed fusion, in-situ resource utilization, refractory clays, carbon steel, process parameter optimization, multilayer deposition, mechanical properties, compressive yield strength, microhardness, microgravity manufacturing, space colonization

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