UV-C Inhibition of Biofilm in Space Habitation Water Systems

By Milton Johnson; Ken Niimi1; NEWT Center2; Rice University3

1. Westerhoff Lab, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2. NanoEnabled Water Treatment (NEWT) ERC 3. Houston, TX

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Abstract

Bacterial biofilms occur everywhere water sources as present, including the international Space Station (ISS). These can lead to water contamination and potential health effects for astronauts. This study utilized an inexpensive and chemical free approach to sanitazing space habitats by utilizing UV-C radiation delivered via small optical fibers.

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Nanosystems Enginerering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment's Research Experience for Teachers (NEWT RET) - NSF EEC-1449500

Rice University & Arizona State University

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Researchers should cite this work as follows:

  • Milton Johnson, Ken Niimi, NEWT Center, Rice University (2023), "UV-C Inhibition of Biofilm in Space Habitation Water Systems," https://nanohub.org/resources/38016.

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Mariana Quinn

Office of STEM Engagement, Rice University, Houston, TX

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  1. Biofilm
  2. fibers
  3. NanoEnabled Water Treatment (NEWT) ERC
  4. ultraviolet radiation (UV)
  5. UV-C
  6. water purification/filtration