A next generation space antimicrobial: assessing microbial activity and reduction across the International Space Station
Jason W. Armstrong, Olivia AK Jessop, David Corporal, Iain S. Koolhof, Sung‐Po R. Chen, Nicholle R. Wallwork, Reuben Strydom, Mark E. Wilson, Darren S. Dunlap, Ariel Muldoon, Michael J. Monteiro
This study evaluates a novel antimicrobial polymer coating on the ISS, showing a 95.9% reduction in bacterial surface loads and durability over six months.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology