Nanomaterial composites with improved electrical performance for small satellite propulsion

• Main Author: Ng, Jin Wei
• Other Authors: Teo Hang Tong, Edwin
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Field emission neutralizer; Carbon nanotubes; CNT-diamond composites
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176106
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study investigates the performance of nanomaterial composites, specifically carbon nanotubes (CNT), in a field emission neutralizer (FEN) of a small satellite propulsion system. The research focuses on synthesizing of CNT, assembling the composite into the FEN prototypes and characterizing its properties under a controlled environment. Overall, this research has contributed to the advancement of small satellite propulsion systems, highlighting the reliability of using CNTs in space applications.