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for Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes Nanotechnology. POSS nanomaterials are attractive for missile and
satellite launch rocket applications
because they offer effective protection from collisions with space debris and
the extreme thermal environments of deep space and atmospheric re-entry.
Another application
of POSS nanotechnology under development is a new high-temperature lubricant. This new nanolubricant is
effective at temperatures
up to 500?'F, which is 100?'F greater than conventional lubricants. From
Technologies developed by the Propulsion Directorate's Polymer Working Group
at Edwards AFB
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