The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) program to The Ohio State University. The 2-year award, effective October 1, 2023, supports research to understand and mitigate factors limiting continuous production in industrial fermentation processes. The project will focus on developing novel synthetic biology tools and advanced bioprocesses to convert abundant biomass and waste resources into value-added chemicals and fuels, enabling a more sustainable bioeconomy. Key sub-award components include optimizing continuous fermentation with cell recycling through ultrafiltration and centrifugation, as well as workforce training on these techniques at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Tuskegee University. The research aims to achieve at least 50% improvements in titer, rate, and yield for extended continuous production periods.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $500.0k | 7/28/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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GR132860S | Tuskegee University | Project Grant 2328215 | $85.0k | 8/24/23 | |
GR132859S | Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University | Project Grant 2328215 | $85.0k | 8/24/23 |