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14 - Civil and Construction Engineering
University of Leeds
Biosensing for the Environment and Defence: Aqueous Uranyl Detection Using Bacterial Surface Layer Proteins
This paper exploits a bacterial surface layer protein to develop a highly specific uranyl biosensor. This protein probably results from bacterial evolution at a contaminated site, as it prevents uranyl ions from interfering with cell metabolism. If this adaption hypothesis is correct, the research strategy should result in a range of contaminant specific biosensors.
This work funded by EPSRC (EP/F055412/1) was the start of an exciting interdisciplinary collaboration between a biotechnologist and a civil engineer. It has led to an externally funded PhD project (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority RG.CIVE.479485).