Production of PHB From CO₂-Derived Acetate With Minimal Processing Assessed for Space Biomanufacturing.

ABSTRACT: Providing life-support materials to crewed space exploration missions is pivotal for mission success. However, as missions become more distant and extensive, obtaining these materials from in situ resource utilization is paramount. The combination of microorganisms with electrochemical technologies offers a platform for the production of critical chemicals and materials from CO₂ and H₂O, two compounds accessible on a target destination like Mars. One such potential commodity is poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), a common biopolyester targeted for additive manufacturing of durable goods. Here, we present an integrated two-module process for the production of PHB from CO₂. An autotrophic Sporomusa ovata (S. ovata) process converts CO₂ to

SUBMITTER: Cestellos-Blanco S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8355900 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature