Hybrid Lunar Shielding Using Recycled Wood-Plastic Composite Forms Filled with Lunar Regolith: Advanced Technical Specification & Implementation Roadmap
Abstract
This technical report proposes an innovative hybrid shielding architecture for permanent lunar habitats, using recycled wood-plastic composites (WPC) filled with lunar regolith and layers of water. The system reduces the launch mass by 70–85%, offers radiological protection below 35 mSv/year and is designed for robotic construction in 3–7 days. Includes material analysis, GEANT4 simulations, implementation roadmap, and economic analysis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Radiation Shielding Materials Analysis
Planetary Science and Exploration
Spacecraft Design and Technology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint