SpaceBioMat’s idea derives from the union of space with non-space actors, together looking for technologies of the future. SpaceBioMat bioreactor will be used for performing experiments on the ISS providing a unique possibility to investigate the micro-morphology of biominerals and gene expression patterns (transcriptomics experiments) under low gravity conditions, and the process by which the cells sense gravity-induced changes in their local environment. The SpaceBioMat project aims to understand the processes involved in biomineralization, bringing bio-calcification and bio-silicification into the focus of basic and applied research. Scientific goals: understanding the mechanism by which the physical environment (gravity, light and hydrodynamics) influences biomineralization; modeling the effects of gravity on biomineralization; defining the parameters for controlling the porosity, permeability, mechanical and biogenic properties of biominerals and their potential application as biomaterials. Technological-industrial goals: 1) realization of a universal platform for the prolonged maintenance and study of aquatic organisms under microgravity (future space aquacultures and mesocosms); 2) microgravity production of a) advanced biomaterials for bone graft substitutes and for biomimetic scaffolds; b) unique silica nano- and micro-tubes for biogenic optical waveguide fibers; c) hybrid nanocomposites materials for semiconductors and biotechnology industries and piezoelectric devices.
Topical Team: Space bioreactor for marine mineralization material research (SpaceBioMat)
GOFFREDO, STEFANO
2022
Abstract
SpaceBioMat’s idea derives from the union of space with non-space actors, together looking for technologies of the future. SpaceBioMat bioreactor will be used for performing experiments on the ISS providing a unique possibility to investigate the micro-morphology of biominerals and gene expression patterns (transcriptomics experiments) under low gravity conditions, and the process by which the cells sense gravity-induced changes in their local environment. The SpaceBioMat project aims to understand the processes involved in biomineralization, bringing bio-calcification and bio-silicification into the focus of basic and applied research. Scientific goals: understanding the mechanism by which the physical environment (gravity, light and hydrodynamics) influences biomineralization; modeling the effects of gravity on biomineralization; defining the parameters for controlling the porosity, permeability, mechanical and biogenic properties of biominerals and their potential application as biomaterials. Technological-industrial goals: 1) realization of a universal platform for the prolonged maintenance and study of aquatic organisms under microgravity (future space aquacultures and mesocosms); 2) microgravity production of a) advanced biomaterials for bone graft substitutes and for biomimetic scaffolds; b) unique silica nano- and micro-tubes for biogenic optical waveguide fibers; c) hybrid nanocomposites materials for semiconductors and biotechnology industries and piezoelectric devices.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
