Smart nanomaterial-based hybrid films for sensing UV radiation damage in space environment
In our work we investigate the fabrication and properties of ultraviolet-sensing films based on hybrid nanomaterials containing highly conductive graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and DNA as biological UV-sensitive element. Using sonication processes in suitable solvents, the sensor components are assembled into non-covalent complexes which are then embedded in a polymer matrix to improve the film adhesion on several types of space-grade materials and structures.