Research project financed by European Commission in the program Horizon 2020 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement.

The project combines materials science and protein engineering to design new enzymes and new (bio) materials for the development of heterogeneous biocatalysts.

Heterogeneous biocatalysis involves the use of immobilized enzymes on solid supports. The confinement of enzymes in solid materials will be inspired by the spatial organization and compartmentalization of metabolic pathways in cells.
INTERfaces intends to apply this approach to cascades of heterogeneous biocatalytic reactions. The project plans to design cascades reactions lead to the synthesis of products of industrial relevance. 13 partners, large and small and medium-sized
companies, and 10 academic institutes offer a cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary approach to offer 14 PhDs science / industry training open the way in European biotech industries.

Biopox role

Biopox will participate, in collaboration with the Chemistry Department of the University of Oviedo, in the
training of a European Research Doctor (PhD) by developing a project aimed at the development of new
phenol oxidase engineered for the synthesis of ferulic acid and HMF derivatives . The PhD student will spend
a period of 18 months in the BioPox laboratories.

The project is part of the industrial enzyme technologies applied to leather. Biopox has developed innovative technologies through biotechnological approaches for a new dyeing and finishing process for heavy (such as bovine) and light (such as sheep and goats) leathers, through the stages of verification of the benefits associated with it compared to traditional methods , also related to economic and environmental sustainability impact, in line with the good technological practice in bioeconomy. The processes developed are aimed at improving the eco-sustainability characteristics of the material (limited use of solvents and other substances able to determine the volatile compounds, of eco-toxicological interest, emission in the preparation and finishing phases) ensuring or optimizing, at the same time, performance in terms of sensory pleasantness and minimizing any criticality of use.

Biopox role

Biopox supports the project in all stages, from process conception to the product testing phases, up to large quantities production. Biopox is currently engaged for an Industrial PhD in Biotechnology in collaboration with the University of Naples titled “Green Chemistry and Circular Economy as alternative strategies for the traditional leather manufacturing industry”.

Project financed with the contribution of POR CAMPANIA FESR 2014-2020.

The project is part of scientific research for the fight against cancer through the development of innovative platforms for in vivo theranostics (diagnosis and therapy). The aim of the project is to develop a unique device, using advanced fiber optic technologies, integrates various multifunctional probes into medical needles, each one dedicated to a specific function.

Biopox role

Biopox’s goal is to provide products and / or processes based on enzymes and proteins for the needs of the project partners.

The company acts as a reference point in the development of solutions suitable for the market and for problems relating to the industrialization of the individual production and / or implementation aspects of the project.

Research project financed by European Commission in the program Horizon 2020.

Main objective of the project is the development of a new generation of multilayer plastic materials for packaging can be recycled through the use of controlled activity enzymes. In detail, a range of enzyme-containing polymers with self-degrading properties will be developed, acting as a bonding or adhesive layer in the design of multilayer plastics for food and non-food applications.

Biopox role

Biopox was part of the project in the improvement of the biochemical aspects of the process. Biopox provides its know-how in the field of oxidative enzymes, designing and producing new types of laccase to be used in the controlled degradation of ultilayer packaging.

Research project financed by European Commission in the program Horizon 2020.

The project was focused on the production of biobutanol usable as a sustainable fuel.

Starting point, the development of new technologies for converting waste from agricultural production into high quality biobutanol.

Biopox role

The activity of Biopox was part of the project in the phase of improvement of the biochemical scope of the process. Specifically, enzymatic pre-treatment processes aimed at the decomposition of the lignin fraction have been optimized through the use of enzymatic mixtures of cellulase and xylanase in combination with fungal peroxidase and laccase.

The project, which is part of the technological intervention “Industrial Biotechnologies – Development of innovative products and processes of industrial interest for human health, including the environment, involves the creation of a network able to develop biotechnological processes in ‘the field of industrial biotechnologies. The development of biosystems for the conversion of waste represented an important solution to the problem of waste disposal and, at the same time, a significant contribution to the evolution from the current oil-based economy to a more sustainable and respectful economy for human health and the environment.

Similarly, the development of new bioproducts for the agrochemical industry has made it possible to overcome the indiscriminate use of synthetic chemicals, the cause of serious environmental and toxicological problems, with benefits for the living conditions of the population.

Biopox role

Biopox offered support in all stages of the project, from the conception of processes and enzymatic catalysts, to the product testing phases, up to large quantities production.