A ground-based experimental study of atomic oxygen effects on polymer-matrix composite

Xiaohu Zhao, Zhihui Li, Pingping Yang, Yongdong Liang, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics, Schools of Aeronautics Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing Key Laboratory for Powder Technology Research and Development, Beihang University, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on May 27, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Polymer-matrix composite is widely used in spacecraft for its excellent performance. However, when it is exposed to space, it is severely affected by the environmental effects of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), especially atomic oxygen (AO), which can cause ...