Phototrophic Biomanufacturing Under the Influence of Space Environment Factors

Abstract

In this proposal, the Washington University team will study alternative feedstock utilizations under special space conditions, leveraging recent B-SURE space research (Biomanufacturing- Survival, Utility, and Reliability beyond Earth) supported by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Specifically, the WashU team has examined various microbial feedstocks, including CO2, regolith, simulated wastewater from space stations, and plastics. This proposal will further explore microbial biomanufacturing under the influence of space environment conditions, including extreme temperature fluctuations, low pressure cultivation, and microgravity conditions.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2025
Source ID
FA95502510007

Entities

People

  • Yinjie Tang

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • Washington University in St. Louis

Tags

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space