Biological induced corrosion of materials II: New test methods and experiences from mir station

Klintworth, R.; Reher, H.J.; Viktorov, A. N.; Bohle, D.

doi:10.1016/s0094-5765(99)00069-7

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“…Growth of microbial degraders on the surface of a material deteriorates it, eventually causing malfunction of the equipment and danger for space pilots [1][2][3]. This generates a need for (1) constant monitoring of construction surfaces to investigate microorganisms and microorganism associations (with regard to their eventual effects) and (2) development of efficient methods of their suppression under the conditions of microgravity.…”

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Monitoring of Microbial Degraders in Manned Space Stations

Alekhova

Aleksandrova

Novozhilova

et al. 2005

Appl Biochem Microbiol

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Samples of microorganisms from the surface of constructions of Mir Space Station (Mir SS) were taken and examined after 13 years of operation. The following microorganisms were isolated and identified: 12 fungal species belonging to the genera Penicillium , Aspergillus , Cladosporium , and Aureobasidium ; 3 yeast species belonging to the genera Debaryomyces , Candida , and Rhodotorula ; and 4 bacterial species belonging to the genera Bacillus , Myxococcus , and Rhodococcus . The predominant species in all samples was Penicillium chrisogenum . It was shown that the fungi isolated could damage polymers and induce corrosion of aluminummagnesium alloys. We commenced a study of microbial degraders on constructions of the Russian section of the International Space Station (RS ISS). Twenty-six species of fungi, bacteria, yeasts, and actinomycetes, known as active biodegraders, were identified in three sample sets taken at intervals. We founded a collection of microorganisms surviving throughout space flights. This collection can be used to test spacecraft production materials, in order to determine their resistance to biodegradation.

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Monitoring of Microbial Degraders in Manned Space Stations

Alekhova

Aleksandrova

Novozhilova

et al. 2005

Appl Biochem Microbiol

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“…Essential specific weight in biocenose formation in hermetic cabins belonged to micromycets, particularly to fungi Aspergillus, Penicillium, which are known as most active destructors of polymer materials and at the same time may cause a great number of human diseases [4,5].…”

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Novel polymer materials for protecting crew and structural elements of orbital station against microorganisms attack throughout long-term operation

Savelyev¹,

Руденко²,

Robota³

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Acta Astronautica

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“…The interior of a space structure can be easily colonized by microorganisms due to the presence of humans and conditions such as humidity and temperature create a suitable environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi [3,4], able to induce adverse effects as infections, allergies, degradation of air and water [1,2]. It was observed that the largest quantity of bacteria and fungi is concentrated on the surfaces of the space structure, in potable water and air [5,6].…”

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“…It is well known that polymers and metals are susceptible to the colonization of microbes and fungi spores, able to quickly develop a microbial biofilm, thanks to the suitable environmental conditions of incubation. The presence of bacteria and the formation of microbial biofilm lead not only to pathogenic effects on humans, but also to the damage and deteriorations of the materials [4,9,11]. The regular cleaning and a controlled inspection and monitoring of the hygiene of the internal structure seem to be not sufficient for avoiding the contamination.…”

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“…The surface morphology and wettability of the coated sample surface were also reported. The antimicrobial behavior was analyzed through the evaluation of the inhibition halo against several bacterial and fungal species, discovered into the space station of long term missions as Mir Station and International Space Station (IIS) [4,5]. A series of mechanical tests were performed in order to check the effect of the antibacterial coating on the mechanical properties of the polymeric substrate.…”

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Antibacterial coating on polymer for space application

Balagna

Perero

Ferraris

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Materials Chemistry and Physics

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h i g h l i g h t s < A silver nanocluster silica composite coating was deposited on a polymeric film. < A co-sputtering technique was used for the coating deposition. < The coating induced an antibacterial effect on the polymer film. < The coating improved the nano-hardness and the resistance to tensile and perforation. a b s t r a c tThe microbiological contamination on board of spacecraft and orbital stations is a relevant problem in prolonged space exploration. For this purpose, an antibacterial silver nanocluster silica composite coating was deposited on a commercial polymer Combitherm Ò , suitable for aerospace application, using the radio frequency (RF) co-sputtering technique. The presence of metallic silver nanoclusters and silica was confirmed by energy dispersion spectrometry (EDS), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) detected through UVevisible absorption spectrophotometry (UVeVis). The atomic force microscope (AFM) evidenced the coating morphology. The slight hydrophobicity of both coated and uncoated samples was revealed through the contact angle measurement. The antimicrobial behavior was verified through evaluation of the inhibition halo against several bacterial and fungal species. The coating enhanced the Combitherm Ò nano-hardness and its resistance to tensile and perforation tests; the coating wear resistance was measured by abrasion test against Kevlar. A folding procedure on the coated Combitherm Ò and storage in air for three months was also carried out without deterioration of the measured properties. The coating deposition did not influence the air permeability of Combitherm Ò .

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Biological induced corrosion of materials II: New test methods and experiences from mir station

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Monitoring of Microbial Degraders in Manned Space Stations

Monitoring of Microbial Degraders in Manned Space Stations

Novel polymer materials for protecting crew and structural elements of orbital station against microorganisms attack throughout long-term operation

Antibacterial coating on polymer for space application

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