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Michael C. Flickinger
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Industrial Biocatalysis and Bioseparation
My laboratory investigates the biochemistry of microbes that grow
at elevated temperatures or are halotolerant for use as whole-cell
biocatalysis. Some of these whole-cell biocatalyts may be used coated
onto surfaces, within composite membranes, or latex microstructures
generated by piezoelectric (ink jet) printing methods. This combines
expertise in microbial biochemistry, materials science, coating
technology, industrial microbiology, and protein engineering.
Our cross-disciplinary research group collaborates with faculty
and industrial scientists in this country, Europe, and Asia. Graduate
students, visiting industrial scientists, and postdoctoral associates
from the disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical
engineering, and materials science participate in one of three main
research projects. Students and postdoctoral associates from 15
different countries have been trained in our group since 1985. In
addition to greater than 100 peer reviewed publications, all of
the projects in our laboratory have resulted in patent disclosures
resulting in 18 issued U.S. and foreign patents.
Recent Publications
Plasmid-Dependent Methylotrophy in Thermotolerant
Bacillus methanolicus
Biocatalytic Coatings - Multi-Layer, Permeable, Reactive Latex Coatings Containing Living Bacteria: Applications for Biosensors, Bio-Electronic Devices, and Biocatalysis
Smart Coatings III Manuscript
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