Recombinant protein additives for water-resistant soy protein isolate food packaging films
Novel bio-based food packaging solution using engineered high-aspect-ratio recombinant proteins as nanopillars and physical crosslinkers in soy protein isolate (SPI) films. This 100% renewable carbon-based technology rep...
Fluorescent protein biosensor for rapid acrylamide detection at ppb levels
A fluorescent protein-based biosensor platform enabling rapid (~10 min), inexpensive detection of acrylamide at low single-digit ppb levels without harmful chemicals. Leverages engineered redox-sensitive green fluorescen...
Biomimetic protein-based primer coatings for pha-metal adhesion
Self-assembling recombinant fusion protein coatings that bind simultaneously to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastic films and metal surfaces. These water-based, 100% biodegradable coatings serve as primer layers enabli...
Protein-inspired porous resin for selective removal of organics from coconut water
A bio-inspired peptide-based porous resin designed to selectively capture off-flavor organics (lactones and aldehydes) in coconut water, leveraging protein structure data and scalable self-assembly technology for natural...
Reagentless fluorescent protein paper sensor for ultrasensitive endotoxin detection
A reagent-free biosensor platform that uses engineered fluorescent proteins fused with endotoxin-binding domains (LBP and BPI) and self-assembling peptides to create paper test strips. The approach targets detection limi...
Biomimetic protein nanoparticles for sustainable antifungal crop protection
A modular, self-assembling protein nanoparticle platform that displays antifungal peptides (thanatin) on plant leaves to enhance retention and fungal inhibition. Offers a biodegradable, non-transgenic alternative to conv...
Hybrid tio2 supraparticles for visible-light photocatalytic disinfection
Porous titanium dioxide and graphene oxide hybrid supraparticles designed for scalable, water-based disinfection of bacteria and viruses under visible light. Leverages directed colloidal assembly to produce stable, surfa...
Dual nitrite-ph fluorescent biosensor for soil microbial activity monitoring
A cutting-edge biosensor using dual fluorescent proteins to monitor nitrite and pH levels in soil, providing a robust proxy for microbial activity. This system enables automated, in situ measurements to assess soil healt...
Controlled delivery systems for methyl cinnamate as a biological nitrification inhibitor
Innovative controlled delivery systems for methyl cinnamate (MC) aim to enhance nitrogen utilization efficiency by inhibiting soil nitrification through synthetic bacteria or biodegradable encapsulation. This eco-friendl...
Protein microcapsules for hydrophobic ingredient encapsulation
Innovative protein microcapsules using elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) enable efficient encapsulation of hydrophobic ingredients through a simple, biodegradable, water-based process. Ideal for pharmaceuticals and cosmet...
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