Precision fermentation can revolutionize the biomining industry by enabling the tailored production of metal-binding proteins and peptides with high specificity and efficiency. By engineering microbes to produce these biomolecules at scale, precision fermentation enhances the selective recovery of valuable metals from ores and waste materials, making the process more sustainable and cost-effective. This technology allows for the continuous optimization of proteins and peptides to target a wide range of metals, improving the overall effectiveness of biomining operations.
PRECISION FERMENTED
BINDING PROTEINS
FOR BIOMINING
BIOMINING: THE ULTIMATE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE
The screen you are using to read these words most likely contains rare earth minerals, and the battery powering your phone, laptop or electric car contains metals such as lithium. Modern electronics and green technologies have powered an explosion in the global need for these critical elements. Mining fresh supply, or reusing them from e-waste, is associated with environmentally problematic extraction processes. These generate large amounts of toxic wastewater that is complicated and expensive to deal with in a responsible manner. Fortunately, biology might have a solution. Binding proteins and peptides can be harnessed to specifically extract the desired rare earth minerals and metals, with minimal environmental impact.
WELCOME TO THE FOREFRONT OF PRECISION FERMENTATION
OUR PROMISE: INDUSTRIALLY PROVEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Working with 21st.BIO means accessing the world’s most advanced precision fermentation technology platform. Perfected over 40 years, our strains are used to produce dozens of food-grade products on the market today.
We are committed to offering a limited number of manufacturers access to our cutting-edge production technology. We have real experience with what it takes to bring these protein sweeteners to relevant price-points for mass-market consumer relevance. We can help you too.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
YOU ARE:
- A visionary start-up exploring the development and production of one or several binding proteins or peptides
- An established mining consortium looking for sustainable alternatives
YOU GET:
- Access to our leading production technology, enabling unmatched productivity, and used in several food applications already,
- Custom support in scaling the production from a world class expert team, in a transparent collaborative setting,
- Transfer of our production technology in your own labs and production facilities, or to a contract manufacturer,
- Time to focus on developing your own purification processes, optimized for the desired functionalities applications,
- Access to our in-house pilot facility, for runs up to 1200 liters,
- Consulting services for strain engineering, fermentation & DSP, pilot production, regulatory approvals, scale up and tech transfer,
- Continuous optimization of strains and processes, to stay ahead of the game long after market launch.
OPEN A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Our precision fermentation technology can enable a fast and cost-efficient industrial production of binding proteins for biomining.
We offer custom development projects tailored to meet your specific needs, focusing on optimizing your proprietary recombinant protein. Capitalizing on our mature fungal production strain, these projects can include strain optimization, production process design, and technology upscaling.
Over time, 21st.BIO will continue to optimize the strain and processes, continuously keeping you ahead of the market.
Contact our team for more details
