Hydrogen-rich Composites for Radiation Shielding of Spacecrafts (IMAGE)

Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd

Hydrogen-rich Composites for Radiation Shielding of Spacecrafts

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Space radiation is the main health hazard to crews of manned space missions. Conventional shielding composites often lack adequate radiation shielding and mechanical properties. Hydrogen-rich composites exhibit superior radiation shielding properties compared to conventional aluminium shields.

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Editorial office of Space: Science & Technology

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