Microbial Dyes

Lite-1 utilizes innovative technologies like synthetic biology and biofabrication in pursuit of a novel solution. Many bacteria naturally produce colourful, non-toxic pigments (Ahmad, et. Al, 2013). Through the lens of design, we identify and study organisms that produce the market’s desired colours. Lite-1 dyes reduce water pollution, are safe for workers as well as the ecosystem, and eliminate our dependence on non-renewable resources. The product offers an overhaul to the dye industry to shift from one of the preeminent polluters to a regenerative and more humane industry.

This project is focused on leveraging the expertise and highly specialized equipment at the Lee Lab to improve the productivity of the Lite-1 organisms to achieve higher yields, streamline production and downstream processing protocols and decrease culture times through genetics.

Faculty Supervisor:

Amy Lee

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Partner:

Lite-1

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

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