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EnzOnomy - an enzyme-based production pipeline for the bioeconomy (2021–2024)

Abstract:
The sustainable production of high value chemicals (e.g. fuels, foods) from renewable materials is a cornerstone for the emerging global bioeconomy. We aim to harness the potential of protein engineering to develop a technology (EnzOnomy) to convert renewable raw material (e.g. sugar) into platform chemicals (e.g. isobutanol, a building block for jet fuels, fibers, plastics and antioxidants). Our multi-disciplinary and well established international team will link scientific progress to markets to enhance potential commercial impact in the bioeconomy. The project thus provides great benefit for our nation as it embeds Australia in technologies and global networks that will cement its leading position to safe-guard the future of our planet.n
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Gary Schenk

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

  • Professor Luke Guddat

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Mikael Boden

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Damian Hine

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Funded by:
Australian Research Council