{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100875"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100875","attributes":{"code":"FT250100875","administering-organisation":"The University of New South Wales","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of New South Wales","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2026-06-01","anticipated-end-date":"2030-05-31","grant-summary":"Enzyme Nanoparticles as Biotechnological Tool for Reprogramming Cells. The project will develop a next-generation biocatalytic platform by combining enzymes with polymers to form nanoparticles that can function inside living cells. These enzyme nanoparticles can perform complex chemical reactions, extending the use of nanomaterials beyond medicine into industries such as food processing, agriculture, and biomanufacturing. Expected outcomes include sustainable and functional biopolymer materials capable of reactions that current technologies cannot achieve, offering unprecedented control over cellular processes. This will enhance the production of high-value biotechnological products like antibodies and biofuels, strengthening Australia as a leader in nanotechnology and sustainable materials.","funding-current":1155133.00,"funding-at-announcement":1130708,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Peter","familyName":"Wich","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0003-1522-0340 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Peter","familyName":"Wich","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0003-1522-0340 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The University of New South Wales","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The University of New South Wales","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"3403","name":"Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"340302","name":"Macromolecular Materials","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"340303","name":"Nanochemistry","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"120304","name":"Polymeric Materials and Paints","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280105","name":"Expanding Knowledge In the Chemical Sciences","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["France","Germany","Japan","Netherlands","United States of America"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"The success of Covid vaccines underscored the crucial role of nanomaterials, sparking renewed attention to this field in Australia and emphasising the need for stronger domestic leadership and production capabilities. However, despite advancements in nanotechnology, a significant gap remains in the ability of current nanomaterials to perform complex biochemical reactions in industrial settings.\n\nThis project addresses these gaps by extending nanomaterial applications beyond medicine. It will produce a new generation of nanoparticles using enzymes as sustainable and functional materials, capable of performing essential biochemical reactions unattainable with current technologies.\nThe benefits and impact are far-reaching, offering unprecedented control over cellular processes and a transformative influence on biomanufacturing. It is anticipated to enhance production processes for high-value products, including antibodies, biofuels, and industrial enzymes. The economic benefits extend beyond biotechnological applications to essential Australian industrial processes, such as food processing and agricultural production.\n\nThis platform offers strong potential for intellectual property development and commercialising biomaterials and natural catalysts. A successful outcome promises international recognition and biotechnology investment. It ultimately strengthens Australia's expertise in sustainable materials, solidifying our position as a global leader in nano- and biotechnology."}}}