Journal article
Review of carbon dioxide removal and recycling in space
NPJ microgravity, Vol.Online First, pp.1-57
12/05/2026
PMID: 42120392
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Abstract
Recycling carbon dioxide (CO2) remains a challenge for long-duration crewed missions, as carbon is an essential element to produce vital resources. This article is a review of the state-of-the-art technologies for removing and recycling metabolically produced CO2 in microgravity environments, including stations, habitats, vehicles, and suits. The study covers the breathable air requirements for astronauts, supply requirements for missions, carbon removal technologies, and synthetic and biological conversion routes from CO2 to fuels, sugars, foods, pharmaceuticals, and materials.
Details
- Title
- Review of carbon dioxide removal and recycling in space
- Creators
- Cathryn O’Sullivan - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationThomas M. Kohl - CSIRO ManufacturingKristina Konstas - CSIRO ManufacturingXavier Mulet - RMIT UniversityKim Lee Chang - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationMatthew R. Hill - Monash UniversityAnastasios Polyzos - The University of MelbourneAaron W. Thornton - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- Publication Details
- NPJ microgravity, Vol.Online First, pp.1-57
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Grant note
- Open access funding provided by CSIRO Library Services.
- Identifiers
- 991013376437702368
- Copyright
- © Crown 2026.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article