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Grant Award View - GA68406

Nano-reactors: Protein cages as reusable scaffolds for designer enzymes

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GA ID:
GA68406
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
20-Dec-2019
Publish Date:
6-Jan-2020
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
1-Jul-2020 to 31-Dec-2024
Original: 1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2022
Value (AUD):
$451,284.00 (GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:

One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No

PBS Program Name:
ARC 19/20 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Nano-reactors: Protein cages as reusable scaffolds for designer enzymes
Purpose:
This project aims to develop robust protein cages derived from the coats of viruses to contain heat-stable P450 enzymes, for use as specialised protein bio-catalysts in chemical industries. A valuable chemical precursor of renewable bio-plastics will be produced from seed oils by enzymes, reducing the use of fossil fuels. This synthetic biology approach combines biotechnology, nanotechnology and protein engineering to establish a plant-based platform biotechnology for using enzymes as catalysts to make high-value molecules. The project aims to show how to engineer clean, sustainable chemistry in designer nano-environments. This should make synthetic processes more sustainable and enhance advanced chemical manufacturing in Australia.

GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2020
Internal Reference ID:
DP20 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive

Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No

Grant Recipient Details

Recipient Name:
The University of Queensland
Recipient ABN:
63 942 912 684

Grant Recipient Location

Suburb:
ST LUCIA
Town/City:
ST LUCIA
Postcode:
4067
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA

Grant Delivery Location

State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4067
Country:
AUSTRALIA

Contact Details

ARC NCGP General Enquiries

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02 6287 6600

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