BIOWIN project started
We recently started our new JTF project “AI-assisted resource-efficient production of the antifibrinolytic ε-aminocaproic acid and bio-nylon” together with our partners from Helmholtz-UFZ and MPI Neurorecogniation. The goal of the project is to use and streamline microbial biocatalysts for the AI-based development of an efficient ε-aminocaproic acid production process. Cyclohexane and renewable fatty acid derivatives will serve as primary substrates. Envisioned reaction setups include biofilm reactors and microbial consortia to distribute tasks among different strains. AI will be fed by reaction parameters of the in vivo cascade reaction to determine and optimize feasible and sustainable process setups. For eco-efficient production of nylon precursors, the pathways will be adapted and transferred into cyanobacteria providing energy and reduction equivalents via photosynthesis.