Phase-change material research is behind the design of a temperature-regulating mug. When Johnson Space Center wanted to upgrade the cooling system in astronaut space suits, it funded research into the best approach. A non-toxic material proposed as an alternative for balancing temperature extrem
The Orion spacecraft will sit atop NASA’S SLS rocket and return humans to the Moon, so a consistent cabin temperature is essential for crew safety. A phase-change material will enable that just as a different kind of PCM can regulate coffee temperature on Earth. Credit: Lockheed Martin Corp.When Johnson Space Center wanted to upgrade the cooling system in astronaut space suits, it funded research into the best approach.
Research into phase-change material options for NASA helped one of the researchers find the ideal material to use in a mug that maintains the ideal temperature of a hot beverage for hours. ThermAvant International now offers mugs and tumblers. Credit: ThermAvant International LLC The Apollo lunar rover, space station, Orion capsule, and headlights on the newest spacesuit design all included a PCM.
Lots of materials can change from liquid to solid and back again, but they need to be safe while maintaining a designated temperature range. Water expands when it freezes and could cause a life-threatening rupture in space. Paraffin wax and refrigerants are effective but are toxic to humans, making a leak hazardous. The researchers ultimately recommended a bio-based option for spacesuits.
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