October 2020 PMID 32936806

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing.

Ng Shiwei, Stylianos Dritsas, Javier G Fernandez

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This collection of discussions demonstrates strong support and fascination with the article's ideas, with many posts highlighting the use of bioinspired composites like chitin for space construction, and phrases like 'could be used to build on Mars' and 'house on Mars may be made of fish scales' emphasizing the innovative and impactful nature of the research.

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Most discussions support the potential of bioinspired materials like chitin for extraterrestrial construction, reflecting a general agreement with the publication's significance.

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The enthusiasm and curiosity about the innovative applications of these materials on Mars and the Moon show high interest levels.

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Participants actively reference the research, mentioning specifics such as 'chitin,' 'fish scales,' and 'fungi,' indicating deep engagement.

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The repeated emphasis on the transformative possibilities of such materials for future space missions suggests high perceived impact.

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By Prof Javier G Fernandez. The video discusses recent advances in sustainable bioinspired manufacturing, including materials like Shrilk and chitinous materials, and explores possibilities for closed-loop manufacturing…

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@enumura · X

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/1k77q5O17b

Dec 15, 2020 · 846 followers View post →

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Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing. https://t.co/YMZTGmdjFM https://t.co/iTbjO78vUN

Oct 29, 2020 · 28 followers View post →

METALOCUS

@METALOCUS · X

Un estudio realizado por Javier Fernández y equipo de la Universidad de Tecnología y Diseño de Singapur proponen un material llamado, chitin, para la construcción y la producción de herramientas en Marte. https://t.co/hkYgmP5Lvu #juevesdearquitectura https://t.co/xez0ncNak5

Oct 8, 2020 · 1 like · 23,206 followers View post →

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Oct 5, 2020 · 6 likes · 2,277 followers View post →

Héctor García Lopera

@hectorgarlop · X

RT @ProfAbelMendez: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/dyMJIFMRf…

Sep 30, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,106 followers View post →

Boris Linke

@1982blink · X

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing via https://t.co/dZLXpQO1IY https://t.co/ya09thr7Fg

Sep 29, 2020 · 38 followers View post →

Winchell Chung⚛

@nyrath · X

RT @ProfAbelMendez: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/dyMJIFMRf…

Sep 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,671 followers View post →

Prof. Abel Méndez

@ProfAbelMendez · X

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/dyMJIFMRfu https://t.co/HxX1joiSLw

Sep 29, 2020 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 20,635 followers View post →

Future Trends

@ShapingTomorro · X

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Sep 28, 2020 · 74 followers View post →

TecnoEdith

@TecnoEdith · X

Encontraron quitina en Marte, esto permitirá la fabricación de herramientas y refugios https://t.co/6iN7saPZvG

Sep 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 3,235 followers View post →

Ken Gusler

@kgusler · X

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing: https://t.co/R9xatOWc1k

Sep 28, 2020 · 19,920 followers View post →

Jesús Martínez Frías

@J_MartinezFrias · X

Martian biolith https://t.co/d3wvaswdzG

Sep 27, 2020 · 1 like · 6,931 followers View post →

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@mhm59959 · X

RT @hsss_sa: يمكن أن تكون المباني المريخية مصنوعة من مادة الكيتين . يمكن للمستوطنين الأوائل على #المريخ بناء منازلهم باستخدام مادة تحتوي عل…

Sep 27, 2020 · 2 shares · 67 followers View post →

أحمد الحسيني

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Sep 26, 2020 · 2 shares · 136 followers View post →

آفاق لعلوم الفلك

@hsss_sa · X

Sep 26, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 244,365 followers View post →

Alex Dong

@alexdong · X

Gosh according to this newly published paper, the early martian settler's main source of proteins are a closed loop of fly larvae, insects and his/her own poo. https://t.co/nckEVBLKhT

Sep 23, 2020 · 1,753 followers View post →

Mark O. Martin

@markowenmartin · X

RT @PLOS: Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #Materi…

Sep 20, 2020 · 6 shares · 10,425 followers View post →

PLOS

@PLOS · X

Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #MaterialsScience

Sep 20, 2020 · 5 likes · 146,518 followers View post →

Fabrice Leclerc

@leclercfl · X

Top #openedu story: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/uxSuehmHhK, see more https://t.co/vtUf0W3rg2

Sep 19, 2020 · 1,445 followers View post →

Serge Clopi

@clopitalks · X

RT @PLOS: Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #Materi…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 22 followers View post →

Nicholas A. Christakis

@NAChristakis · X

RT @PLOS: Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #Materi…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 188,202 followers View post →

Helen Gavaghan. UK. Photo+Digital Art by me.

@HelenGavaghan · X

RT @PLOS: Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #Materi…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,211 followers View post →

SHK

@SKHindupur · X

RT @PLOS: Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #Materi…

Sep 19, 2020 · 6 shares · 146 followers View post →

PLOS

@PLOS · X

Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #MaterialsScience

Sep 19, 2020 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 146,518 followers View post →

DiCYT

@agenciaDiCYT · X

#InstantesDeCiencia Las futuras misiones de exploración espacial podrían implicar una estadía prolongada, por ejemplo, en la Luna. Un estudio apunta a la quitina como material idóneo para construir allí herramientas o refugios https://t.co/Kpu6Kmtiv6 https://t.co/bl71mhBz4F

Sep 19, 2020 · 11,629 followers View post →

PLOS

@PLOS · X

Chitin, found in crustaceans, fish and fungi, could be used to build on #Mars, say @JGFermart and colleagues at @sutdsg. #MaterialsScience

Sep 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 146,518 followers View post →

LEDI

@LEDINOCH1 · X

Дома на Марсе будут строить из хитина https://t.co/jwECyhAfNa

Sep 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 100 followers View post →

Winchell Chung⚛

@nyrath · X

RT @ProfAbelMendez: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/g4Pq2eCKIv

Sep 17, 2020 · 1 share · 5,671 followers View post →

Prof. Abel Méndez

@ProfAbelMendez · X

Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/g4Pq2eCKIv

Sep 17, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,635 followers View post →

Stilgherrian

@stilgherrian · X

“Your house on Mars may be made of fish scales and fungi” https://t.co/xM9EhOby3t Peer-reviewed paper at https://t.co/kmiSeH3c8o

Sep 17, 2020 · 18,833 followers View post →

Miguel Manibardo

@MiguelHilargiak · X

RT @OrdoFibonacci: #PLOSONE: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/…

Sep 16, 2020 · 1 share · 32,732 followers View post →

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@OrdoFibonacci · X

#PLOSONE: Martian biolith: A bioinspired regolith composite for closed-loop extraterrestrial manufacturing https://t.co/c2QiQTdCzN

Sep 16, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,571 followers View post →

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