Structure Dynamics-Guided Biocatalyst Improvement

2009 DOT-RITA Seed Award

PI: Dr. Yu “Jessie” Mao (Oklahoma State University, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering)
Co-PI: Dr. Mark Wilkins (Oklahoma State University)

Funded: $70,000

Start Date: 12/01/2009

End Date: 11/30/2012

Expected Outcomes

1. Development of immobilized cellulases for cellulose hydrolysis.
2. Magnetic separation of cellulases for reuse in cellulose hydrolysis.
3. Understanding of cellulase activity and reusability in cellulose hydrolysis.