Biotechnology Applications
NASA Research & Development
Microbial Fuel Cells
Serve as the biological core of systems that treat wastewater while simultaneously generating electricity, providing dual environmental and energy benefits.
Bioremediation
Metal-transforming abilities make them valuable for environmental cleanup, helping immobilize toxic heavy metals like uranium, chromium, and cobalt in contaminated sites.
Synthetic Biology
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 serves as a model organism for engineering enhanced electron transfer capabilities and specialized bio-sensing functions.
Sustainable Production
Engineered strains enable sustainable chemical production processes, reducing reliance on traditional energy-intensive manufacturing methods.
Model Organism: Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 has become the gold standard for microbial electrochemistry research, with well-characterized genetics enabling precise engineering for enhanced performance in various applications.
🧬 NASA Biotechnology Research
🔬 Genetic Engineering
NASA researchers are developing genetically modified Shewanella strains with enhanced electron transfer capabilities for space applications.
🧪 Synthetic Biology
Advanced synthetic biology approaches are being used to create custom metabolic pathways for specific space mission requirements.
🔬 Bio-sensing
Shewanella-based biosensors are being developed for environmental monitoring in space habitats and planetary surfaces.
Environmental Applications
Simultaneous electricity generation and water purification
Bioremediation of contaminated industrial sites
Utilization of CO₂ in bioelectric processes
Closed-loop systems for long-duration missions