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This paper discusses the use of synthetic mullite as a simulant for lunar regolith in laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB) processes. It highlights the thermal and mechanical properties of mullite and its suitability for 3D printing applications on the Moon. The provided text appears to be a series of URLs related to an academic paper or article, likely from a journal or conference. These URLs point to images, figures, or supplementary materials associated with the paper. The URLs are formatted in a way that suggests they are part of a larger document or publication, possibly from a platform like Elsevier or similar academic publishing services. The text does not contain any meaningful content or data that can be extracted for analysis or summary. This paper explores the use of laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB) for manufacturing lunar regolith-based materials, specifically focusing on the integration of mullite into the process. The study outlines the materials used, the experimental setup, and the characterization techniques employed to evaluate the properties of the printed specimens. Key findings include the impact of different substrates on the final pr

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