Project description
Protein-based conductive materials pave the way for next-generation energy storage devices
Proteins demonstrate exceptional structural and electrical conduction properties for designing functional materials. The goal of the EU-funded e-Prot project is to rationally design efficient conductive protein systems and produce protein-based conductive structures and materials. This breakthrough relies on a multidisciplinary scientific approach that combines a profound understanding of protein building blocks, biomolecular design principles and state-of-the-art synthetic biology, as well as cutting-edge characterisation techniques and computational models of protein conduction properties. Selected engineered conductive proteins will be upscaled and will find use as smart ink-based conductors and ionic electrolytes in energy storage devices.
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RIA - Research and Innovation action
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20009 San Sebastian
Spain
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Participants (7)
15782 Santiago De Compostela
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3810-193 Aveiro
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84105 Beer Sheva
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03690 Alicante
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01510 Minano Alava
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SO32 1BZ Southampton
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34160 Castries
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.