Inedible Biomass Biodegradation for Advanced Life Support Systems: I. Composting Reactor and Kinetics

Ramirez-Perez, Javier C.; Hogan, John A.; Strom, Peter F.

doi:10.3727/154296607783948713

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“…Microbes that recover resources from mission wastes are a viable option to facilitate loop closure. Aerobic composting produces CO 2 and a nutrient-rich extract for plant and microbial growth (Ramirez-Perez et al, 2007;Ramirez-Perez et al, 2008). However, this process requires O 2 , which will likely be a limited resource.…”

Section: Loop Closure and Recyclingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Biomanufactory on Mars

Berliner

Hilzinger

Abel

et al. 2021

Front. Astron. Space Sci.

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A crewed mission to and from Mars may include an exciting array of enabling biotechnologies that leverage inherent mass, power, and volume advantages over traditional abiotic approaches. In this perspective, we articulate the scientific and engineering goals and constraints, along with example systems, that guide the design of a surface biomanufactory. Extending past arguments for exploiting stand-alone elements of biology, we argue for an integrated biomanufacturing plant replete with modules for microbial in situ resource utilization, production, and recycling of food, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials required for sustaining future intrepid astronauts. We also discuss aspirational technology trends in each of these target areas in the context of human and robotic exploration missions.

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Section: Loop Closure and Recyclingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Biomanufactory on Mars

Berliner

Hilzinger

Abel

et al. 2021

Front. Astron. Space Sci.

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“…Rather than relying solely on these abiotic technologies, microbial treatment of mission wastes to recover resources is also an option. Aerobic composting produces CO 2 and a nutrient-rich extract for plant and microbial growth 119,120 . However, this process requires oxygen, which will likely be a limiting resource.…”

Section: Loop Closure and Recyclingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Biomanufactory on Mars

Berliner¹,

Hilzinger²,

Abel³

et al. 2020

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A crewed mission to and from Mars may include an exciting array of enabling biotechnologies that leverage inherent mass, power, and volume advantages over traditional abiotic approaches. In this perspective, we articulate the scientific and engineering goals and constraints, along with example systems, that guide the design of a surface biomanufactory. Extending past arguments for exploiting stand-alone elements of biology, we argue for an integrated biomanufacturing plant replete with modules for microbial \textit{in situ} resource utilization, production, and recycling of food, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials required for sustaining future intrepid astronauts. We also discuss aspirational technology trends in each of these target areas in the context of human and robotic exploration missions in the coming century.

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