Microgravity fabrication and metalization of large, lightweight polymeric bubbles and films for space system applications
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Aug 18, 2015
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Apr 25, 2013
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Oct 18, 2012
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Oct 19, 2011
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A method of forming a metalized polymeric bubble in a space, microgravity environment is described. A liquid polymer bubble having a predetermined diameter is formed from a mixture comprising a liquid polymer and at least one of a UV curing material, a stabilizer, a UV absorber, or a surfactant. The liquid polymer bubble is cured with radiation to form a rigid polymer bubble. The rigid polymer bubble is then metalized with a metal to form the metalized polymeric bubble.
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