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Accession Number
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N20120015292
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Title
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Task-Specific Ionic Liquids for Mars Exploration (Green Chemistry for a Red Planet).
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Publication Date
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Jun 2012
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Media Count
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7p
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Personal Author
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L. J. Karr M. J. Marone M. S. Paley P. A. Curreri W. F. Kaukler
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Abstract
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Ionic Liquids (ILs) are organic salts with low melting points that are liquid at or near room temperature. The combinations of available ions and task-specific molecular designability make them suitable for a huge variety of tasks. Because of their low flammability, low vapor pressure, and stability in harsh environments (extreme temperatures, hard vacuum) they are generally much safer and greener; than conventional chemicals and are thus suitable for a wide range of applications that support NASA exploration goals. This presentation describes several of the ongoing applications that are being developed at MSFC.
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Keywords
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Carbon dioxide
Drills
Electrochemistry
Epoxy compounds
In situ resource utilization
Ions
Mars exploration
Mars missions
Melting points
Organic compounds
Salts
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Source Agency
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NTIS Subject Category
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99 - Chemistry
84B - Extraterrestrial Exploration
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Corporate Author
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Huntsville, AL. George C. Marshall Space Flight Center.
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Document Type
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Conference proceedings
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Title Note
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N/A
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NTIS Issue Number
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1309
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Contract Number
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N/A
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