Flexible Electronics: 3D Graphene-Infused Polyimide with Enhanced Electrothermal Performance for Long-Term Flexible Space Applications (Small 48/2015)

Next-generation thermal control and shielding blankets for space vehicles are demonstrated by E. H. T. Teo and co-workers using 3D graphene-reinforced polyimide hybrids. The hybrid is space qualified and achieves outstanding thermal and electrical characteristics, exceeding nominal values by 1033% and 10 orders of magnitude, respectively. Its long-term stability in space is extensively tested through ageing and mechanical deformation studies, in a ground-based simulated space environment. On page 6425, this hybrid material is shown to provide excellent electrostatic discharge shielding protection with long-term stability in harsh environments. Artwork by S. H. Tsang.