Recycling water from human sweat and urine in space yields toxic trace contaminants over time.

open Global / Unspecified, Global WS02107

Current life support distillation systems build up volatile organics and salts, degrading filtration membranes quickly. Next-generation electrochemical and enzymatic water purification systems are needed.

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Category: Science Space

Added by: Ian Patel

Created at: 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z

Horizon: 2027

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Recycling water from human sweat and urine in space yields toxic trace contaminants over time.

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