Synthetic biology for fibers, adhesives, and active camouflage materials in protection and aerospace. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roberts, Aled D.; Finnigan, William; Wolde-Michael, Emmanuel; Kelly, Paul; Blaker, Jonny J.; Hay, Sam; Breitling, Rainer; Takano, Eriko; Scrutton, Nigel S.
• Is Part Of: MRS communications. Volume 9:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 486
• Page End: 504
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Materials -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1557/mrc.2019.35
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2159-6859

Abstract

Abstract: Abstract : Synthetic biology has a huge potential to produce the next generation of advanced materials by accessing previously unreachable (bio)chemical space. In this prospective review, we take a snapshot of current activity in this rapidly developing area, focusing on prominent examples for high-performance applications such as those required for protective materials and the aerospace sector. The continued growth of this emerging field will be facilitated by the convergence of expertise from a range of diverse disciplines, including molecular biology, polymer chemistry, materials science, and process engineering. This review highlights the most significant recent advances and addresses the cross-disciplinary challenges currently being faced.