Description
The Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an industry partner to collaborate on the development of the Platform to Accelerate Discovery of Tailored Industrial Enzymes (PAD-TIE), a technology designed to accelerate the discovery and optimization of enzymes that break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in consumer packaging. The PAD-TIE platform can evaluate tens of thousands of enzyme variants simultaneously, accelerating discovery and supporting more sustainable recycling processes. The ideal partner would be a company seeking scalable, enzyme-based solutions for plastic waste management and recycling. Key advantages of the PAD-TIE platform include scalable high-throughput screening, optimized for industrial use, efficient resource use, comprehensive performance assessment, and adaptability to industry needs.
• The PAD-TIE platform can break down PET into its monomers, which can be reused to create new materials.
• The platform is designed for industry partners seeking scalable, enzyme-based solutions for plastic waste management and recycling.
• The ideal partner would be a company in the recycling and waste management, bioremediation and environmental, polymer manufacturing, or bioplastics and sustainable materials industries.
• The partnership would involve testing the enzymes in larger bioreactors, integrating PAD-TIE into commercial recycling workflows, and optimizing enzymes for additional plastic waste challenges.