UNILausanne

October 21, 2023

UNILausanne # Plasticbusters: A biofilm that captures microplastics # Microplastic pollution represents a global threat to ecosystems and human health. Currently, there is no existing solution to efficiently remove microplastics from water bodies. To address this issue, we decided to engineer an Escherichia coli biofilm capable of preventing plastic particles from reaching water bodies. We demonstrated that we can overexpress Curli fibers, the main protein component of E. coli biofilms. ...