Applying Synthetic Biology Principles to Increase Biocellulose (BC) Production

Abstract

The key objective of this project was to apply the tools and techniques of synthetic biology to create a biocatalyst for the production of high purity biocellulose (BC), and to develop a scalable process to produce this material for use in critical DoD applications. The biocellulose was subsequently to be formulated into military grade nitrocellulose (NC) to evaluate its characteristics and conformity to military specifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 2017
Accession Number
AD1040393

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People

  • Mark E. Fuller

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genetics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Virotherapy

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  • Biotechnology