Constraining Small Planet Compositions for Future Missions

Posted by klaurent MIT

Kavli Affiliate: Andrew Vanderburg | Summary:Accurate mass and radius measurements of small transiting exoplanets are essential for probing their compositions, formation histories, and potential habitability. We present a uniform analysis of six planetary systems (each hosting at least one small transiting planet): K2-79, K2-106, K2-111, K2-222, K2-263, and TOI-1634. Our study combines new CHEOPS transit […]


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Carbon black and hydrogen production from methane pyrolysis: measured and modeled insights from integrated gas and particle diagnostics in shock tubes

Posted by klaurent Delft

Kavli Affiliate: Ronald Hanson | Summary:Methane (CH4) pyrolysis is a promising route to co-produce hydrogen (H2) and carbon black (CB) while avoiding emissions associated with steam-methane reforming and furnace black processes. Model development of pyrolytic CB synthesis requires experimental observations of concurrent gas chemistry, particulate formation, and morphology. This work presents a combined experimental and […]


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