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Check out our "Paper of the Day" about Degradation of emerging contaminants.... Science of Lives #Emergingcontaminants  #Laccase   #Enzyme #Sustainability  #Environmentalpollution #Waterpollution #Watercontamination #Waterpurification #Watertreatmenttechnology #Pollutants #Pollution #degradation #Biogeradation  #Bioremediation #Biocatalysts #Bioprocess #Oxidation  #Proteinengineering #Researcharticle #Openaccess #SOL #Scienceoflives #Paperoftheday #POD

📢Breaking Down Siloxane: Arnold Lab's Revolutionary Enzyme 📰 "Arnold Lab Uses Directed Evolution to Create Siloxane-Busting Enzyme" 🔎 Researchers at the Arnold Lab have used directed evolution to develop an enzyme that can break down siloxane, a common compound found in personal care products and other industrial materials. 🧪 Directed evolution involves selectively mutating genes to create new enzyme variants with desired properties. 💪 The enzyme created by the Arnold Lab shows promise in reducing the environmental impact of siloxane by breaking it down into harmless byproducts. 🌱 This innovation could have significant implications for the reduction of chemical waste and the development of more sustainable products. #BioprocessUpdates #science #research #enzymes #environment #innovation #chemicalwaste #sustainability #personalcareproducts #industrialmaterials #ArnoldLab #directedevolution #siloxane #greenchemistry #ecofriendly #futuretech ▷ Read the full article here: 📎 https://lnkd.in/dcdnPtRW

🌱 Excited to share our latest publication on acidogenic fermentation of cassava wastewater! 🌱 This study delves into a promising technology that halts methanogenesis in conventional anaerobic digestion to primarily produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs). These VFAs are essential precursors for energy-rich and higher value-added products, making this process highly valuable for sustainable biotechnological applications. Our research highlights the potential of cassava wastewater as a resource for producing VFAs, contributing to more efficient and eco-friendly waste management practices. By optimizing fermentation conditions as fermentation time and pH, we can significantly enhance VFA yield, paving the way for sustainable innovations in the field of biotechnology. Water MDPI https://lnkd.in/eitwk4Uw Well done Lina Marcela Sanchez-Ledesma #Research #Biotechnology #Sustainability #WastewaterTreatment #VFAs #AcidogenicFermentation #EnvironmentalScience #Innovation #CassavaWastewater

Insight from today's EuropaBio - the European Association for Bioindustries webinar 👇 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 and 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 are some of the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 of the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 #biomanufacturing.   Skills🧠 ▪️ 42% of the world's top 100 universities for life science are in Europe ▪️ Europe leads in high-quality publication   Infrastructure⚙️ ▪️ the precision fermentation capacity in Europe is roughly 2x that of the US   These two are also 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 in Europe's ambition to be amongst the leaders in the future powered by BIO.   Thanks, Francisco Castro Alves and Claire Skentelbery for the summary of the recent Biomanufacturing Policy Summit 2024! #Biotech #IndustrialBiotech #PrecisionFermentation #EuropeanBiotech

The EU must take action for advancement of Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing The EU needs to strategically embrace #biotechnology and #biomanufacturing, breaking down silos. Collaborative efforts and regulatory reforms are key to maintaining international competitiveness. Timely actions will determine the EU's role in shaping a sustainable, efficient, and competitive biotech and biomanufacturing future. Concept of the Bioeconomy The bioeconomy is a multisectoral concept, embraced by three visions #bioresouce #biotechnolgy and #bioecology of the #bioeconomy in the World Bioeconomy Association strategy and communication. The Association promotes circularity of the bioeconomy, while recognising that all bioeconomy principles cannot be always circular. In the bioeconomy, resources are produced responsibly and sustainably, generating raw materials, intermediate and end products to replace materials exiting the cycle, thereby complementing the circular economy balance without reliance on a fossil-based economy. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8V6TzY5 Lene Lange Merja Penttilä Jim Philp Christian Patermann Ludo Diels Flora Tibazarwa Matthias Zscheile

At Enzymicals, we're delving into the vast realm of catalytic biodiversity by exploring extensive enzyme panels that mirror nature's incredible diversity. Thousands of enzymes are already available in our laboratories and are waiting to be screened with your substrate. Our commitment to innovation drives us to harness the power of nature, unlocking their ability to perform complex and highly efficient conversions. 🌿 Nature's Catalysts for Complexity: Enzymes, with their catalytic prowess, can achieve intricate conversions efficiently. At Enzymicals, we're your gateway to accessing this biocatalytic potential through our specialized services. 💡 Sequence and Function Driven Approaches: Our innovative approach includes sequence- and function-driven methods to create novel panels with advanced biocatalysts, considering the existing IP landscape. Enzymicals excels in focusing on single assets with Freedom to Operate or innovations with a strong patent position. 🚀 Accessing Catalytic Biodiversity - Our Commitment: "Accessing catalytic biodiversity" is not just a slogan; it's our mission. Enzymicals is at the forefront of unlocking nature's catalytic potential to revolutionize chemical synthesis. Discover how Enzymicals is transforming the landscape of catalysis. Connect with us to explore the possibilities of super-efficient and sustainable chemical transformations. Learn more: www.enzymicals.com #enzymes#biocatalysis#sustainability#innovation#biotechnology#greenchemistry#catalysis

My research article "Functionalization of Arabinoxylan in Chitosan Based Blends by Periodate Oxidation for Drug Release Study" is published now 👏. The outcomes of this study contribute to the advancement of sustainable biomaterials for drug delivery applications. By utilizing natural polymers and avoiding toxic chemical crosslinkers, we align with the goal of achieving sustainable development and promoting environmental conservation. Dive into the details of the study's outcomes by clicking on the link below. https://lnkd.in/d4vN7n-S #Biomaterials #DrugDelivery #SustainableDevelopment 🌱💊

🌱 Did You Know? 🌱 The world’s first man-made biological leaf can absorb water and CO₂ to produce oxygen—just like a real plant! 🌍💨 Though still in its prototype stage, innovations like this could have a powerful impact on our environment and future technology. 🌿 Stay tuned for more exciting breakthroughs in science and technology! Check out 👉 www.tycoonstory.com for more insights. www.tycoonstory.com #didyouknow #innovation #sustainabletechnology #biotechnology #ecoinnovation #doyouknow TYCOONSTORYDidYouKnow DIY

Our last paper is out! In it, we explore the creation of a "synthetic lichen" for CO2-driven bioproduction. For that, we used an engineered synthetic microbial community between a fungus (Y. lipolytica) and a marine cyanobacterium (Synechococcus). The product of the fermentation was the food aroma β-caryophyllene, naturally found in black pepper, rosemary, hops and cannabis.   https://lnkd.in/eJK9JV2g   How we made it: -             The cyanobacterium was engineered to produce and secrete sucrose from CO2 and light. -             The fungus was engineered to be able to use sucrose as feedstock. -             The fungus was engineered to produce a proof of concept product (β-caryophyllene) from sucrose. -             Culture conditions were optimised to allow them to grow together.   Why this is cool: -             We combined 1) the power of cyanobacteria to use CO2 and light – sustainable, abundant and desirable feedstocks with -             2) the metabolic versatility of fungi/yeast, which can be engineered to produce many compounds of interest (food, materials, fuels, pharmaceuticals, etc). -             Bonus: the co-culture was able to grow using sea water! Which is also abundant and desired for bioprocesses.   Next: This is just a proof-of-concept, inspired by previous works (e.g. Ducat’s lab). There is still a lot of room for optimisation to enable faster/better growth and production. Shout out to the people behind this work: Youngkyoung Park, Wenchao Chen, Lucie Studená, PhD, David Bell, Piotr Hapeta, Jing Fu, Peter Nixon.   #BezosCentreForSustainableProtein #MicrobialFoodHub Imperial College London #SyntheticBiology #PrecisionFermentation, #MetabolicEngineering, #SyntheticMicrobialCommunities, #CO2capture, #SyntheticLichen, #SustainableBioproduction

FTP highlights the importance of the forest #bioeconomy and wood-based products as building blocks of European competitiveness and a sustainable future. The 4 recommendations to take into account in the upcoming #FP10 are the following: 1. Facilitating business participation by simplifying and clarifying the framework programme 2. Bringing the key themes of forest-based bioeconomy to the forefront 3. Channelling research and innovation funding to well-functioning partnership models 4. “Building the future with nature: Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU” 👉 Read the Full Position Paper: https://lnkd.in/evpanq3u