Quantification of encapsulated bioburden in spacecraft polymer materials by cultivation-dependent and molecular methods.

Quantification of encapsulated bioburden in spacecraft polymer materials by cultivation-dependent and molecular methods.

Bioburden encapsulated in spacecraft polymers (such as adhesives and coatings) poses a potential risk to jeopardize scientific exploration of other celestial bodies. This is particularly critical for spacecraft components intended for hard landing. So far, it remained unclear if polymers are indeed...

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Main Authors: Anja Bauermeister, Alexander Mahnert, Anna Auerbach, Alexander Böker, Niwin Flier, Christina Weber, Alexander J Probst, Christine Moissl-Eichinger, Klaus Haberer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3988189?pdf=render

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