Objectives

The overall goal of PRINTBIO is to “domesticate” and to 3D print the electricity-producing bacteria form the genus Geobacter to convert this strain in à-la-carte bioelectrochemical biosensor using graphene-based screen printed electrode as electrochemical platform.

General activities

We are following a 3D printing approach to create Geobacter-derived functional using a electroconductive and biocompatible hydrogel. Moreover we will follow a system biology approach to test genetically engineered. Geobacter strains able to switch on-off the capacity of electricity production conditioned to the presence of a specific analyte.

Expected results

To develop a proof of concept case regarding the use of a novel bioelectrochemical 3D-platform for detecting pollutants by using the metabolism of electroactive bacteria from Geobacter genus.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 777222​.