Summary

This paper examines the feasibility of using Aerosol Deposition (AD) to produce dense thick films of lunar regolith simulant EAC-1 at room temperature. The study investigates the processability of EAC-1 by AD, producing films with thicknesses between 2.50 m and 5.36 m on steel substrates. The films are analyzed using Laser Scanning Microscopy (LSM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), with measurements of roughness and Vickers hardness. This paper describes the manufacturing of dense thick films of lunar regolith simulant EAC-1 at room temperature using aerosol deposition (AD). The simulant's chemical composition and particle size distribution are analyzed, and mechanical properties such as roughness, hardness, and film thickness are measured. The study aims to test the processability of lunar dust simulant in a laboratory environment for ISRU applications. This paper describes the characterization and film deposition of EAC-1 lunar regolith simulant. SEM images show particle size variation and irregular morphology. Sieving reduced large particles, but some remained due to high aspect ratio. Films were successfully deposited using AD method on stainless steel substrates, with sh

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