Periodic Reporting for period 1 - LoopOfFun (Closed-loop control of fungal materials)
Reporting period: 2022-11-01 to 2023-10-31
(ii) We have sequenced two filamentous fungi with naturally evolved superior properties for material synthesis. To generate impact from these results, we will first use them for accessing the fungi for synthetic biology within LoopOfFun and will, following evaluation for IP securing publish the sequences to further advance the field of fungal materials.
(iii) We have conceptionalized and performed initial validation studies on the 4D Explorer for accelerated materials discovery. By further developing this system we will generate impact by accelerating our research and yielding materials with superior properties within shorter time.
(iv) We have engaged with industrial stakeholders for first market feedback and have in different formats communicated the potential of ELMs as a sustainable contribution to the EU technology field to the broader public. We anticipate such work to prepare the market for engineered living materials by initialising the industry about the new competitive properties of ELMs and also by preparing and promoting a favourable public opinion towards this new class of materials.