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Identification and optimization of silica- and silicate-degrading enzymes for atmospheric CO2 removal

By Joseph Benetatos
Backed by Experiment Foundation, Rachel Kropa, William I. Boarman, Ph.D., Amy Collette, and David Lang
UC San Diego
San Diego, California
BiologyEarth Science
DOI: 10.18258/41668
Grant: SCIENCE ENGINEGrant: Negative Emissions TechnologyGrant: Science Engine
$10,235
Raised of $10,000 Goal
102%
Funded on 1/21/23
Successfully Funded
  • $10,235
    pledged
  • 102%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 1/21/23

Lab Notes

Sequencing cactus and microbe genomes.
November 14, 2024
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Development of Assay to detect Silicase activity.
November 14, 2024
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Ordering and cloning silicase gene fragment
April 4, 2023
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