A hydrophobic-hydrophilic zero-gravity liquid-gas phase separator
Hydrophobic-hydrophilic zero gravity liquid-gas phase separator for Apollo 11 flight life support system
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Hydrophobic-hydrophilic zero gravity liquid-gas phase separator for Apollo 11 flight life support system
Teflon-bonded gas diffusion electrode flooded agglomerate model, determining porosity, surface area, IR drop, etc
Understanding the fundamental behavior of colloidal fluids in microgravity is critical for advancing material science, manufacturing, and biological processes. In this study we investigate the dynamics of a droplet containing colloidal suspension when ejected in short term microgravity. These conditions are generated using a 2.2 second drop tower. A custom droplet generator was designed to produce consistent size-controlled droplets containing passive colloidal particles. The particles are suspended in water and subsequently ejected out of a hydrophobic wedge under microgravity conditions, where the droplet ejection time can be predicted [Torres & Weislogel, 2021]. The ejection times will be compared with de-ionized water ejected from the same system to investigate the effects of change in density and surface tension caused by the colloids. Successful passive colloidal ejection will lay the foundation for active colloid research in the future.
Indium tipped probe measures hydrophobic and hydrophilic contaminants on rough and smooth surfaces. The force needed to pull the indium tip, which adheres to a clean surface, away from the surface provides a quantitative measure of cleanliness.
Design criteria for zero gravity hydrophobic/ hydrophilic type humidity control system
Filtration system with membrane type hydrophilic and hydrophobic filters gives absolute filtration with automatic venting of freed gases, and prevents backward transmission of contamination with no bacterial growth through the filters. Filter aids in degassing industrial solutions and in removing oxygen from sea water.
Halophilic bacteria electron transport chain, examining hydrophobic forces role in menadione reductase structure
The purpose of this experiment campaign is to find materials or surface coatings that repel ("dewet") cryogenic propellants. This presentation summarizes progress up to this point.