Microbial fuel cells demonstrate increased nitrogen yield in organic waste, suggesting potential for regenerative life-support systems.
For long-duration interplanetary missions and the establishment of habitable bases on the lunar surface, the presence of regenerative biological life-support systems is a prerequisite for their operation. Microbial fuel cells can be used to remove up to 30% of organic compounds from liquid products of substrate biodegradation. Microbial fuel cells can be used to increase the rate of ammonification in the biodegradation products of potato waste and increase the nitrogen yield in the form of ammonium by 7 times.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Ilyin et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: