Tutorial SB13—Design and Testing Considerations for Next-Generation Materials for Extreme Environments

Instructors: Ian R. Sellers, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Bibhudutta Rout, University of North Texas; Ahmad R. Kirmani, Rochester Institute of Technology

This tutorial features three distinguished speakers presenting on key topics in materials science and engineering for extreme environments.

Ian Sellers will discuss design rules for thermally tolerant next-generation space photovoltaics, showcasing a perovskite device stack with remarkable temperature resilience and addressing the challenges of low-intensity, low-temperature conditions in outer space.

Bibhudutta Rout will shed light on ground-based radiation testing principles for space applications, offering insights into the Ion Beam Laboratory's recent involvement in testing perovskite solar cells.

Finally, Ahmad Kirmani will explore the development of ultralight barrier layers for next-generation space electronics, emphasizing the need for interfacial mechanical stability, temperature resilience and radiation tolerance.

The learning objectives encompass understanding mechanical properties in soft materials, thermal stability in space optoelectronics, radiation testing principles and the design considerations for ultralight barrier layers in space applications.

1:30 pm

Design Rules for Thermally Tolerant Next-Generation Space Photovoltaics

Ian R. Sellers, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, United States

2:15 pm

Radiation-Testing for Space Applications

Bibhudutta Rout, University of North Texas, United States

3:00 pm BREAK

3:30 pm

Building Better Barriers—Ultralight Barrier Layers for Next-Generation Space Application

Ahmad R. Kirmani, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States