There are promising next-generation space station cooling technologies being developed
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Recent research highlights various promising next-generation cooling and thermal management technologies tailored for space environments, including smart radiative emitters, advanced heat pipes, and nanomaterial-based coatings.
Evidence for · 5
VO<sub>2</sub> metasurface smart thermal emitter with high visual transparency for passive radiative cooling regulation in space and terrestrial applications.
2022 · cited by 19
Paper [0] demonstrates a VO2 metasurface smart thermal emitter designed for passive radiative cooling regulation in space applications.
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From Protosolar Space to Space Exploration: The Role of Graphene in Space Technology and Economy.
2023 · cited by 6
Paper [1] reviews emerging research on graphene-based materials designed for space technology, which includes thermal management improvements.
Mathematical and Physical Description of Transport Phenomena in Heat Pipes Based on Nanofluids: A Review.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [7] discusses heat pipes and nanofluids for aerospace thermal management systems operating in extreme environments.
Polymer and Composite Materials in Two-Phase Passive Thermal Management Systems: A Review.
2023 · cited by 1
Paper [8] examines polymer and composite materials used in passive two-phase thermal management systems for space and deployable applications.
AI-driven design of multifunctional nanomaterials in revolutionizing high-temperature, high-power solutions for space technology: potentials, challenges and perspectives.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper [11] highlights AI-driven designs for multifunctional nanomaterials, such as self-cooling optical coatings, for next-generation space technology.