In space fabrication of Janus base nano matrix for improved assembly and bioactivity

Abstract Nanomaterials have a broad impact on both space and biomedical research but have never been produced in-space for regenerative applications. During the Axiom-2 (Ax-2) mission, our team completed the first-ever low Earth orbit (LEO) manufacturing of Janus base nanomaterials (JBNs) for cartil...

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Main Authors: Anne Yau, Maxwell Landolina, Mari Anne Snow, Pinar Mesci, Brandon Williams, James B. Hoying, Jana Stoudemire, Rayyanah Barnawi, Peggy Whitson, Rose Hernandez, Derek Duflo, Honglu Wu, Yupeng Chen
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:npj Microgravity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-025-00482-z
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description Abstract Nanomaterials have a broad impact on both space and biomedical research but have never been produced in-space for regenerative applications. During the Axiom-2 (Ax-2) mission, our team completed the first-ever low Earth orbit (LEO) manufacturing of Janus base nanomaterials (JBNs) for cartilage tissue regeneration. This fabrication of JBNs in LEO resulted in superior product homogeneity, stability, and loading ability compared to Earth samples, demonstrating the benefits of manufacturing in microgravity.
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spelling doaj-art-6f093d7ddb06486eb7450136a80a97ea2025-08-20T03:37:38ZengNature Portfolionpj Microgravity2373-80652025-07-011111610.1038/s41526-025-00482-zIn space fabrication of Janus base nano matrix for improved assembly and bioactivityAnne Yau0Maxwell Landolina1Mari Anne Snow2Pinar Mesci3Brandon Williams4James B. Hoying5Jana Stoudemire6Rayyanah Barnawi7Peggy Whitson8Rose Hernandez9Derek Duflo10Honglu Wu11Yupeng Chen12Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of ConnecticutDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of ConnecticutEascra Biotech IncAxiom SpaceAxiom SpaceAdvanced Solution Life SciencesAxiom SpaceSaudi Space AgencyAxiom SpaceISS National Laboratory ® (ISS National Lab)ISS National Laboratory ® (ISS National Lab)National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of ConnecticutAbstract Nanomaterials have a broad impact on both space and biomedical research but have never been produced in-space for regenerative applications. During the Axiom-2 (Ax-2) mission, our team completed the first-ever low Earth orbit (LEO) manufacturing of Janus base nanomaterials (JBNs) for cartilage tissue regeneration. This fabrication of JBNs in LEO resulted in superior product homogeneity, stability, and loading ability compared to Earth samples, demonstrating the benefits of manufacturing in microgravity.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-025-00482-z
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Yupeng Chen
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title In space fabrication of Janus base nano matrix for improved assembly and bioactivity
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