RPI ID: 2021-045-401

Innovation Summary:
This method uses engineered Pseudomonas bacteria to convert plastic waste into recombinant silk proteins. The system includes metabolic pathways that degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and redirect carbon into silk protein synthesis. It supports circular bioeconomy models and reduces environmental impact. The process is compatible with industrial fermentation platforms.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Plastic waste accumulation poses a global environmental threat. This invention offers a biotechnological solution by transforming waste into high-value biomaterials. It enables sustainable production of silk proteins for textiles, medical devices, and composites. The approach supports scalable bioprocessing and waste valorization.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Converts plastic waste to biomaterials
✔ Engineered microbial pathways
✔ Supports circular bioeconomy
✔ Scalable fermentation process
✔ Reduces environmental impact

Applications:
• Sustainable textiles
• Medical biomaterials
• Biocomposites

Keywords:
#plasticupcycling #recombinantsilk #biomanufacturing #pseudomonas #sustainablematerials #circularbioeconomy

Intellectual Property:
US Application 18/546449 US20250019512A1 filed 15-Aug-2023