New nano materials can be made into ultra-thin radiation protection space suits

A major role of spacesuits is to prevent radiation: shielding the ubiquitous ray-like particles in the universe, and so on, but the current spacesuits are very cumbersome. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new range of radiation-proof nanomaterials that are expected to be used in the manufacture of new ultra-thin radiation-proof spacesuits for increased flexibility and maneuverability.

The anti-radiation layer of nanomaterials can provide the same protection for thicker anti-radiation materials. Nano-coatings can reflect light and rays of a specified wavelength, including far-infrared and ultraviolet light. When different temperatures are applied, the new nano-scale The refractive index can be changed to reflect different wavelengths.

The new nanomaterials are thin and can be placed on top of the tip to suit any surface, including spacesuits.

The sample tested contained hundreds of thousands of nanoparticles to control the incident light.

By calculating the vibration of light particles, the researchers can change the refractive index of the nano-coating by heating or cooling the material, and can shield various types of light and harmful rays by stacking multiple layers of materials.