Innovations in Materials: Current & Future

Innovations in Materials: Current & Future

Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications

Document Type : Review article

Authors
1 faculty of Advance materials and Nano Technology , imam hossein University
2 University of Tabriz, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol
10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
Abstract
High-Pressure Vessel (HPV) systems are crucial for space missions, enabling the safe storage of cryogenic fuels, oxidizers, and life-support media under extreme conditions. This review examines the latest materials, design parameters, and operational challenges of these vessels, with a focus on cryogenic, hydrogen, oxygen, hybrid, and life-support tanks. Special attention is given to the evolution of materials, from metallic alloys to advanced composites like CFRPs, graphene, and CNTs, achieving up to 50% weight reduction and improved thermal and mechanical performance. Key design parameters such as pressure tolerance (up to 700 bar), thermal management (TM) (using MLI and PCMs), and structural health monitoring (SHM) are discussed in the context of long-duration missions. The integration of artificial intelligence for predictive failure analysis and optimization is also explored, outlining a revolutionary pathway for next-generation, self-healing tanks. This review charts an transformative roadmap for the next generation of High-Pressure Vessel (HPV) technologies essential for sustained space exploration.
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Winter 2026
Pages 37-46

  • Receive Date 16 October 2025
  • Revise Date 05 January 2026
  • Accept Date 25 January 2026
  • First Publish Date 25 January 2026
  • Publish Date 01 January 2026