Biosynthesis of bioplastics from CO2 by Cupriavidus necatorH16
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: School of Life Sciences
Abstract
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Organisations
Publications
Little GT
(2019)
Complete Genome Sequence of Cupriavidus necator H16 (DSM 428).
in Microbiology resource announcements
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/M008770/1 | 30/09/2015 | 31/03/2024 | |||
| 1803619 | Studentship | BB/M008770/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2020 |
| Description | Cupriavidus necator H16 (Ralstonia eutropha) is capable of producing bioplastics from carbon dioxide (CO2) however the plastic produced is brittle and hard to shape, increasing production costs and limiting commercial viability. To improve the plastics produced, we are trying to change the properties of the plastic by including different compounds in the composition of the plastic. So far we have found that we can get Cupriavidus necator to produce these different compounds, but we can't get it to incorporate these compounds into the plastic efficiently. Currently we are working on improving this. |
| Exploitation Route | Now that we are able to produce polymers with improved properties from organic compounds and precursors, others can take this knowledge and work on getting this pathway to work directly from CO2. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Chemicals Environment Healthcare Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | Science in the Park (Wollaton Park) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Science fair held in Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham in March 2017. Presenters were asked to have stall discussing an important topic in any given field of science they are involved in. Me and my team discussed the issue of antibiotic resistance, why it is a problem, and what can be done about it. We also explained why doctors do not always prescribe antibiotics, as certain illnesses can't be treated by them. The stalls involved presentations of approximately 10 minutes to explain these themes to the audience, who were moving through the building throughout the day. The children were excited by the visual displays and parents/adults told us they felt more informed about the topic. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |