{"id":110697,"date":"2024-10-05T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T07:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=110697"},"modified":"2024-10-05T14:11:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T07:11:51","slug":"martian-sand-can-be-used-to-build-in-space-dublin-scientists-find","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=110697","title":{"rendered":"Martian sand can be used to build in space, Dublin scientists find"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<figure>\n<div data-component=\"image-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 ejjhCR\">\n<div data-testid=\"hero-image\" class=\"sc-a34861b-1 jxzoZC\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/bbcx\/grey-placeholder.png\" class=\"sc-a34861b-0 cOpVbP hide-when-no-script\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 50vw, (min-width: 1008px) 66vw, 96vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 240w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 320w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 480w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 640w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1024\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/1536\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/f72e\/live\/8b0769b0-8253-11ef-afec-57c6cbd14432.jpg.webp\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Reuters Orange dust and rocks on Mars surface with white space rover. \" class=\"sc-a34861b-0 efFcac\"\/><span class=\"sc-a34861b-2 fxQYxK\">Reuters<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-8353772e-0 cvNhQw\">The blocks have a relatively low density but display strength approaching that of granite.<!-- --><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Sand found on the surface of Mars and the Moon can be converted into solid bricks which could be used to build future settlements in space, Dublin scientists have found.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Researchers at Trinity College Dublin discovered a way of binding regolith &#8211; surface rocks, sand and dust &#8211; together using low temperatures and minimal energy.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">The blocks, built with carbon nanotubes, have a relatively low density but display strength approaching that of granite and could create extra terrestrial structures.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Professor Jonathan Coleman, who leads the research project, said the discovery could help limit the amount of building materials that would need to be transported off Earth to build a Moon base.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"sc-518485e5-0 kRvAla\">Moon base<!-- --><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">When structures in space are built they will need to use limited material from earth, as these are heavy to transport.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Creating blocks with regolith and carbon nanotubes will largely minimise the need to transport construction materials to space.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">As the construction blocks conduct electricity they can also be used as an internal sensor to monitor the structural health of extra terrestrial buildings.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">These structures will be built to keep air in, so being able to detect and monitor early warning signs that the blocks are failing is crucial.<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"sc-518485e5-0 kRvAla\">\u2018Impressive strength\u2019<!-- --><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Professor Coleman said: \u201cConstructing a semi-permanent base on the moon or Mars will require maximal use of materials found in-situ and minimisation of materials and equipment transported from Earth. <!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">&#8220;This will mean a heavy reliance on regolith and water, supplemented by small quantities of additives fabricated on Earth.\u201d<!-- --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"sc-518485e5-0 kRvAla\">Reducing CO2 emissions<!-- --><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component=\"text-block\" class=\"sc-18fde0d6-0 dlWCEZ\">\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">The researchers believe the discovery could also have practical implications for the construction industry on Earth.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">This is because of a similar nano material called graphene. Large quantities of graphene can be mixed with the cement in concrete, which can increase the strength of the concrete by 40%.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Increasing the strength of concrete reduces the amount needed to build structures.<!-- --><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-eb7bd5f6-0 fYAfXe\">Concrete is currently the most used man-made substance in the world. 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