Lunar Oxygen Production and Metals Extraction Using Ionic LiquidsInitial results indicate that ionic liquids are promising media for the extraction of oxygen from lunar regolith. IL acid systems can solubilize regolith and produce water with high efficiency. IL electrolytes are effective for water electrolysis, and the spent IL acid media are capable of regeneration.
Document ID
20100002191
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Marone, Matthew (Mercer Univ. Macon, GA, United States)
Paley, Mark Steven (AZ Technology, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Donovan, David N. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Karr, Laurel J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
November 16, 2009
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
M10-0095
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG Meeting)