Bio-engineered Materials – from Ideas to Innovative Biotech Products

Biotechnology plays an important role in research on materials in
the context of life sciences. It allows the synthesis, optimization
and functionalization of (macro) molecules that can be used to
solve health and performance related problems. Empa uses this
technology to develop and new biocatalysts for sustainable chemical
processes. Microbiological and biochemical procedures are applied
to synthesize bio-based and bio-degradable polymers such as the
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bio- polyesters. Biopolymers are further
modified and functionalized, or are blended with suitable additives
and processed using various techniques to enable novel applications
through «green» materials. (Brochure in English) Topics:
Biopolymers Microbial Engineering Biocatalysis