3D Photocatalytic Air Processor for Dramatic Reduction of Life Support Mass & Complexity (Phase I)
Project Introduction
The combination of novel photoelectrochemistry and 3-dimensional design allows tremendous mass saving, hardware complexity reduction, increases in deployment flexibility and removal efficiency. The high tortousity photocatalystic air processor design will achieve at least two orders of magnitude mass and power saving respectively, and enable feasibility of compact processors for spacecraft. The proposed work will demonstrate these drastic reduction in reactor mass, volume and power consumption in comparison to current technology with delivery of high-tortuosity device components allowed by 3D printing (potentially in space) at the end of the proposed work.
More »Anticipated Benefits
This enhanced capability could be enable air processing on any manned spacecraft with a much lower mass, volume, and power requirement.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Washington, DC |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, CA |
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- NASA Headquarters (HQ)
Responsible Program:
- NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts
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Program Director:
Principal Investigator:
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Project Duration
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 1 |
| Estimated End: | 1 |
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 6 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
- TA 6.1 Environmental Control and Life Support Systems and Habitation Systems
- TA 6.1.1 Air Revitalization
