SynBio-Inspired Nanomaterials Manufacturing
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The SynBIM project aims to create transformative knowledge and toolsets needed to enable larger-scale manufacturing of tunable nanomaterials using an eco-friendly “green” Synthetic Biology (SynBio) approach.
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Project In Brief
Concept Current nanomaterials manufacturing is significantly wasteful (energy and solvent intensive), while Nature produces a wide range of sophisticated nanomaterials (biomineralisation) under ambient conditions. By harnessing biomineralisation principles, we have developed a SynBio approach to synthesise nanomaterials with almost no waste. However, to date, only lab-scale production (mg quantities) of nanomaterials using SynBio has been possible. Research Themes 1: Understanding particle formation pathways 2: Product design 3: Scale-up and manufacturing Impact This project has the potential to unlock major new opportunities in nanomaterials manufacturing and nanomaterials-based products – a market worth multibillion dollars annually. See also: Research Detail And: Publications |
News & Events
Bridging the gap between bio-inspired nanomaterial chemistry and sustainable manufacture
The SynBIM Symposium will be held in Manchester on 22-23 January 2020. The event combines a one day showcase and half day development workshop. The former will include oral and poster contributions from academia and industry both within and beyond the SynBIM project: reporting on recent progress and exploring the wider vision. The workshop aims to engage funders and R&D specialists from industry and academia to explore future opportunities, new directions and building collaboration. Further Details. 
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