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Waste recycling issues in bioregenerative life support.

R D MacElroy1, D Wang

  • 1Ecosystem Science and Technology Branch, NASA/Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Recycling materials in bioregenerative life support systems is crucial for reducing energy use and system size. This research highlights the importance of waste material reclamation, focusing on nitrogen and cellulosic sugars.

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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration technology
  • Bioregenerative life support systems
  • Material science

Background:

  • Bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS) are essential for long-duration space missions.
  • Current BLSS face challenges with energy consumption and system mass.
  • Efficient material recycling is a key area for technological advancement in BLSS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research and technology development concerning material recycling in BLSS.
  • To emphasize the significance of waste material reclamation for system efficiency.
  • To discuss specific reclamation strategies for key components like nitrogen and cellulose.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research and technology development in BLSS material recycling.
Keywords:
NASA Center ARCNASA Discipline Life Support SystemsNASA Discipline Number 61-10NASA Program CELSS

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  • Analysis of the impact of material reclamation on system energy penalty, size, and power demands.
  • Discussion of specific chemical and biological processes for reclaiming fixed nitrogen and cellulosic sugars.

    • Main Results:

    • Material reclamation significantly reduces the energy penalty associated with BLSS.
    • Effective recycling can lead to substantial decreases in system size and power requirements.
    • Reclaiming fixed nitrogen and sugars from cellulosic waste are identified as critical processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Waste material recycling is a vital technology for improving the sustainability and feasibility of bioregenerative life support systems.
    • Implementing advanced reclamation techniques can enhance the performance and reduce the operational burden of BLSS.
    • Further research and development in material recovery are necessary for future space exploration.