European Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) and Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs) for Space Science and Exploration

Impedance spectroscopy characterization of neutron irradiated thermoelectric modules for space nuclear power

(2019) Ramy Mesalam et al.   AIP Advances

Towards a comprehensive model for characterising and assessing thermoelectric modules by impedance spectroscopy

(2018) Ramy Mesalam et al.   APPLIED ENERGY

Optimization of Uranium-Doped Americium Oxide Synthesis for Space Application

(2018) Jean-François Vigier et al.   INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Detailed X-ray diffraction analysis of Ce 1-x Nd x O 2-(x/2) as a surrogate for substoichiometric americium oxide

(2018) E.J. Watkinson et al.   JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS

Americium and Plutonium Purification by Extraction (the AMPPEX process): Development of a new method to separate 241 Am from aged plutonium dioxide for use in space power systems

(2018) Jamie Brown et al.   PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY

Insight into the Am–O Phase Equilibria: A Thermodynamic Study Coupling High-Temperature XRD and CALPHAD Modeling

(2017) Enrica Epifano et al.   INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Sintering trials of analogues of americium oxides for radioisotope power systems

(2017) E.J. Watkinson et al.   JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS

Cerium neodymium oxide solid solution synthesis as a potential analogue for substoichiometric AmO 2 for radioisotope power systems

(2017) E.J. Watkinson et al.   JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS

Spark plasma sintered bismuth telluride-based thermoelectric materials incorporating dispersed boron carbide

(2015) H.R. Williams et al.   JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS

Extension and Enhancement of the Allen–Eggers Analytical Ballistic Entry Trajectory Solution

(2015) Zachary R. Putnam et al.   JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS

Increasing the Efficiency of the Multi-mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator

(2014) Tim C. Holgate et al.   JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS

The Thermodynamic Properties of thef-Elements and their Compounds. Part 2. The Lanthanide and Actinide Oxides

(2014) Rudy J. M. Konings et al.   JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL REFERENCE DATA

The science case for an orbital mission to Uranus: Exploring the origins and evolution of ice giant planets

(2014) C.S. Arridge et al.   PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE

Neptune and Triton: Essential pieces of the Solar System puzzle

(2014) A. Masters et al.   PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE

Metal matrix composite fuel for space radioisotope energy sources

(2012) H.R. Williams et al.   JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS

In-situ X-ray diffraction study of phase transformations in the Am–O system

(2012) Florent Lebreton et al.   JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY

A conceptual spacecraft radioisotope thermoelectric and heating unit (RTHU)

(2011) H. R. Williams et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH

Heat capacities and thermal conductivities of AmO2 and AmO1.5

(2011) Tsuyoshi Nishi et al.   JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS