Smart polymer technology for selective microorganism isolation

Overview

Molecular Titans Ltd presents a cutting-edge smart polymer technology designed to selectively capture and isolate microorganisms, including Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as well as fungal isolates. This technology employs bespoke polymer additives which demonstrate hyperselective binding, allowing for rapid separation and purification of target microorganisms. This innovation is particularly effective in complex sample environments, such as biofilms, where it enhances sample concentration and reduces DNA interference, facilitating cleaner analysis and detection.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Patented smart polymer capture technology with bespoke additives for microorganism classification.
• Demonstrated separation capabilities for Gram-negative, Gram-positive bacteria, and fungal isolates.
• Proven ability to extract target organisms from complex biofilms and release them for detection.
• Enhances sample concentration and reduces extraneous DNA interference.
• Applicable in various sample contexts, including agglutination assays and biofilm dispersion.
• Prototype devices expected within 9 to 12 months, with expansion studies planned for diverse microbiological species and supernatants.

Technology readiness level

This technology is currently at TRL 5, indicating that it has been validated in relevant environments. Future work includes optimizing SOP for qPCR delivery and scaling up polymer production to support large-volume device construction. A full cost analysis is underway to ensure economic viability.