Methane in Deep Space Exploration: Closed-Loop CH4/O2 Propulsion and In-Situ Fuel Production for Lunar and Martian Bases

Methane in Deep Space Exploration: Closed-Loop CH4/O2 Propulsion and In-Situ Fuel Production for Lunar and Martian Bases BY Tao, Published Jan 18, 2026   Methane (CH4), a simple hydrocarbon gas, is emerging as a game-changer in deep space propulsion and sustainment. Its pairing with oxygen (O2) in closed-loop systems offers unprecedented efficiency, while in-situ production—making…

Electronic Grade Methane (CH4) in SiC Epitaxy: Unlocking High-Voltage, High-Temperature Third-Generation Semiconductors

Electronic Grade Methane (CH4) in SiC Epitaxy: Unlocking High-Voltage, High-Temperature Third-Generation Semiconductors BY Tao, Published Jan 18, 2026 Introduction: The Carbon Key to Powering Tomorrow’s Electronics In the intricate world of specialty gases, where molecules are scrutinized down to parts-per-billion impurities, few gases are as deceptively simple yet profoundly impactful as methane (CH4). As China…

High-Purity Methane for Next-Gen Rocket Engines: Enabling Reusable Launch Systems and Deep Space Missions

High-Purity Methane for Next-Gen Rocket Engines: Enabling Reusable Launch Systems and Deep Space Missions BY Tao, Published Jan 18, 2026   Introduction: Fueling the Dawn of Reusable Spaceflight and Interplanetary Travel We’re on the cusp of a revolution where rockets don’t just launch—they land, refuel, and relaunch like commercial jets. And at the heart of…

Future-Ready Power Devices: Methane-Enabled SiC Platforms for Electric Vehicles, Renewable Grids, and Aerospace Power Electronics

Future-Ready Power Devices: Methane-Enabled SiC Platforms for Electric Vehicles, Renewable Grids, and Aerospace Power Electronics BY Tao, Published Jan 18, 2026   SiC, a wide-bandgap material tougher than silicon, handles extreme voltages, temperatures, and frequencies, making it perfect for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable grids, and aerospace electronics. But here’s the secret sauce: ultra-high purity (UHP)…