Enzyme-mediated attachment and detachment of multifunctional and biobased coating aided by digital material design (ENZYFUNC)
Acronym
ENZYFUNC
Description of the granted funding
ENZYFUNC project will focus on developing sustainable and scalable surface functionalization methods for cellulosic surfaces by enzymatic means. The aim is to gain superhydrophobicity, UV-resistance and antimicrobial activity on surfaces. Enzymes will be used for covalent attachment of fatty acid molecules and natural wax and lignin particles onto surfaces to improve the durability of coatings. The coatings can later on be removed selectively by enzymes, which in turn improves the recyclability of the materials. Our approach will combine enzymatic methods with computational modelling and environmental impact estimation that will result in biobased hydrophobic coatings that are durable, but easy to remove, and a coating technology that will increase the use of cellulose in textiles and packaging.
Show moreStarting year
2022
End year
2024
Granted funding
Funder
Research Council of Finland
Funding instrument
Targeted Academy projects
Other information
Funding decision number
348870
Fields of science
Materials engineering
Research fields
Biomateriaalit
Themes
RRF Vihreän ja digitaalisen siirtymän avainalat (P3C3I2)
Identified topics
molecular biology, biochemistry