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Area of Science:

  • Space medicine
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Space is a high-stress environment impacting astronaut health with physiological issues.
  • Cortisol levels are key indicators of stress, especially during extended space missions.
  • Traditional analytical methods are unsuitable for space due to instrument limitations and microgravity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent miniaturized sensor devices for analyzing cortisol levels in space.
  • To explore nanomaterial-based sensors for rapid, real-time biological sample analysis.
  • To address the need for effective health monitoring in extreme environments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of miniaturized sensoristic devices developed since 2011.
  • Focus on nanomaterials like gold and carbon nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanowires.
  • Analysis of sensors for rapid and real-time cortisol detection in biological samples.

Main Results:

  • Development of miniaturized, nanomaterial-based sensors for cortisol detection.
  • Demonstration of facile and fast analytical protocols for biological samples (saliva, urine, sweat, plasma).
  • Enabling real-time health monitoring of astronauts under stress.

Conclusions:

  • Miniaturized nanomaterial sensors offer a viable solution for in-situ cortisol monitoring in space.
  • These devices can significantly aid in managing astronaut health and stress during missions.
  • Advancements in sensor technology are crucial for future space exploration and human well-being.