Kalaskar, Deepak;
Santos-Beato, Patricia;
Ajay Kumar, JK;
Thomaso, Sasha;
(2024)
Why Space? The Opportunity for Materials Science and Innovation: Biomaterials research in space- Position paper.
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Abstract
Biomaterials research in space offers unique opportunities and comes with distinct challenges. The microgravity environment of space presents a unique opportunity to study the behaviour of biomaterials and biological processes in novel ways, potentially leading to breakthroughs in fields like tissue engineering, drug development, and materials science. Additionally, space-based research can yield insights into how microgravity impacts human health, informing advancements in medical biomaterials. Biomaterials research in space is still in its infancy, due to the need for specialized equipment, limitations on experimental duration, and the cost of conducting experiments in space. However, progress made in fundamental understanding of microgravity on biomaterials and its applications in biology has been exciting.
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