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Advances in Microbial Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) Technology for Extraterrestrial ConstructionPreprint

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Melt Pool Stability during Local Laser Melting of Lunar Regolith with Large Laser Spots and Varying Gravity

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Enhanced properties by spark plasma sintering of additive-free Martian soil simulants for ISRU applications

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An overview on lunar regolith simulants solidification methods: integrating chemical, physical, and MICP strategies for extraterrestrial construction

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Volatile loss during heating of lunar mare simulants and related compositions

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A review of technologies for lunar science, exploration, resources, and settlement

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Effects of electron irradiation on fibers prepared from the self-developed Chang’E-5 lunar regolith simulant

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Design and analysis of a foldable pyramid-shaped architecture for environmental protection at Lunar surface

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Laser directed energy deposition of lunar highland gabbroic regolith simulants: Processing mechanism and mechanical properties

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Rotated Thrust Network Analysis (rTNA) for stability assessment of vaulted structures subjected to horizontal loading

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Sintering of lunar regolith simulants using a domestic microwave: A rapid and energy-efficient strategy for construction material fabrication

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Regolith sintering and 3D printing for lunar construction: An extensive review on recent progress

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Investigation into Sintered Lunar Regolith Construction Methods and Novel Usability Evaluation

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Sintering of Lunar regolith: A review

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Sintered regolith: for Martian, Lunar, and Terrestrial construction

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