F. Pederson, L. Ellersick, H.-J. Kim | 2025 | Acta Astronautica
DOI 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.03.032Review state
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This review paper discusses regolith-based alkali activated materials and sintered regolith for lunar construction. It highlights the need for standardized simulants and curing methods to predict lunar mission conditions. The paper covers manufacturing methods, mix designs, and mechanical performance of regolith-based materials. This paper explores the use of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) for construction applications, focusing on their potential to reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional cement. The study evaluates the mechanical properties, durability, and environmental impact of AAMs, highlighting their viability as sustainable alternatives in the construction industry. The provided text discusses the development and application of geopolymers for extrusion-based additive manufacturing, particularly in the context of space exploration and planetary construction. It outlines various studies and experiments conducted by different researchers, focusing on the use of simulants like JSC-1A, JSC-2A, LMS-1, LHS-1, BP-1, and DNA-1. The key findings include the impact of the Si/Al ratio on compressive strength, the role of water content and curing conditions, and the effects
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BH-1 | Lunar soil simulant used in the preparation of high-strength geopolymer materials
Curing conditions testing
Mechanical testing | Lunar construction
Mechanical performance testing
Mechanical testing | Lunar construction
Degradation testing
Environmental testing | Lunar construction
Standardization testing
Comparative testing | Lunar construction
Manufacturing method evaluation
Process evaluation | Lunar construction
Material performance analysis
Material analysis | Lunar construction
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental testing | Lunar construction
Comparative analysis of materials
Comparative testing | Lunar construction
Material performance
Material performance
Environmental testing
Environmental testing
Standardization
Standardization
Manufacturing methods
Manufacturing methods
Degradation testing
Degradation testing
Comparative analysis
Comparative analysis
Material variability
Material variability
Thermal analysis
Thermal analysis