Silver Foam: A Novel Approach for Long-Term Passive Dosing of Biocide in Spacecraft Potable Water Systems � Update 2021

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dc.creatorIrwin, Tesia
dc.creatorLi, Wenyan
dc.creatorDiaz, Angie
dc.creatorCalle, Luz
dc.creatorCallahan, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-23T23:12:41Z
dc.date.available2021-06-23T23:12:41Z
dc.date.issued7/12/2021
dc.descriptionTesia Irwin, The Bionetics Corporation
dc.descriptionWenyan Li, URS Federal Services
dc.descriptionAngie Diaz, URS Federal Services Inc
dc.descriptionLuz Calle, NASA
dc.descriptionMichael Callahan, NASA
dc.descriptionICES303: Physio-Chemical Life Support- Water Recovery & Management Systems- Technology and Process Developmenten
dc.descriptionThe 50th International Conference on Environmental Systems was held virtually on 12 July 2021 through 14 July 2021.en_US
dc.description.abstractA spacecraft water disinfection system suitable for extended length space exploration should prevent or control the growth of microbes, prevent or limit biofilm formation, and prevent microbiologically influenced corrosion. In addition, the system should have minimal maintenance requirements, should be chemically compatible with all materials in contact with the water, be safe for human consumption, and suitable to be shared across international spacecraft platforms and mission architectures. Silver ions are a proven broad-spectrum biocide and the chosen potable water biocide for future exploration missions. The competing technology for dosing silver in future water systems is based on actively dosing silver via electrolytic production. Several challenges remain with this approach that have prompted additional investigations into alternative dosing techniques. Control-release technology is an attractive option for developing a high-reliability passive silver dosing device. This paper describes the development of a nanoparticle (NP)/polyurethane (PU) composite foam for the controlled release of silver ions, and is intended to build upon the 2020 International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) paper number 128. In this paper, the technical background and results from the updated silver chloride (AgCl) NP/PU composite foam properties and pre-treatment testing is provided. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a stable and reliable passive dosing silver ion release device for use in future spacecraft potable water systems.en_US
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dc.identifier.otherICES-2021-116
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2346/87108
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisher50th International Conference on Environmental Systemsen_US
dc.subjectsilver
dc.subjectbiocide
dc.subjectdelivery mechanism
dc.subjectsilver composite foam
dc.subjectcontrolled release
dc.subjectpolyurethane foam
dc.subjectdisinfectant
dc.titleSilver Foam: A Novel Approach for Long-Term Passive Dosing of Biocide in Spacecraft Potable Water Systems � Update 2021en_US
dc.typePresentationen_US

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