Resumen de A model microalga for addressing air treatment in spacecrafts
Gabriela Soreanu, Igor Cretescu, Mariana Diaconu, Maria Ignat, Valeria Harabagiu, Corneliu Cojocaru, Petrisor Samoila
Microalgae are versatile microorganisms that can accomplish a variety of tasks for environmental well-being, which make them good candidates for circular economy in both terrestrial applications as well at a miniaturized scale in space applications. Microalgae-based processes can be used not only for biomass production, but also for treating contaminated air and wastewaters. Particularly, spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is considered a promising microalga species for space-related applications, as it is abundant, robust, and safe. From theory to practice, aspects related to its potential for treating air in specific environments such as spacecraft cabins are particularly addressed, along with the complementary benefits associated with this approach.
