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van Ras, Niels; Krooneman, Janneke; Ogink, Nico; Willers, Hans; D'Amico, Arnaldo; di Natale, Corrado; Godia, F.; Albiol, J.; Perez, J.; Martinez, N.; Dixon, Mike; Llewellyn, David; Eckhard, Fir; Zona, G.; Fachecci, L.; Kraakman, Bart; Demey, Dries; Michel, Noelle; Darlington, Alan
Bibliographical reference
In: Microgravity applications programme: Successful teaming of science and industry. Edited by Andrew Wilson, coordination: Benny Elmann-Larsen. ESA SP-1290, ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands: ESA Publications Division, ISBN 92-9092-971-5, 2005, p. 270 - 280
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10
2005
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Description
Biological air filtration is a promising technique for air-quality
control in closed environments in space and on Earth, and it offers
several advantages over existing techniques. However, to apply it in
these environments, specific criteria have to be met. A concept for
biological air filtration in closed environments was developed and
tested by an international team of specialists. Several model systems
for closed environments in space and on Earth were used as a source of
contaminated air. Conventional and new analytical techniques were used
to determine odour composition and removal efficiency of the filter,
including an "electronic nose". The results show that the developed
biological air filter is suitable for treating contaminated air in
closed environments. The developed electronic nose was shown to be a
promising method for air-quality monitoring.