Evaluation of Biofilm Resistant Coatings for Spacecraft Water Systems
Evaluation of Biofilm Resistant Coatings for Spacecraft Water Systems
Biofilm mitigation in spacecraft water systems is crucial for space exploration. The project goal is to create an experimental apparatus to test the viability of polymer coatings that will reduce bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation of two bacteria strains found at concerning levels in the International Space Station. The project will be sent to the ISS so experimentation can occur in microgravity. It will then be sent back to Earth to evaluate the success of biofilm formation resistance.
Attend Our Technical Presentation
4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 – Session 5
Team Members
Abraham Brown - Mechanical Engineering
Devan Naes - Chemical Engineering
Gabe Nelson - Materials Science and Engineering
Lindsey Stachofsky - Biological Engineering
Melissa Phung - Biological Engineering
Sam Kreslins - Mechanical Engineering
Taylor Booker - Biological Engineering
Client/Sponsor
Matthew Bernards - NASA EPSCoR
Faculty Advisor
Russell Qualls - U of I Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Meet Us In-Person at EXPO
Booth Number: 33
Join us in-person 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena on the Moscow campus during our 30th annual Engineering Design EXPO! Browse all student team booths. Maps are available on-site.