Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160101018

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP160101018

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Molecular Resolution 3D Atlas of the Photosynthetic Machinery. The project aims to produce an atomic-resolution 3-D atlas of the photosynthetic machinery of single-cell green algae to guide the targeted engineering of high efficiency algae production cell lines and bio-inspired artificial solar fuel systems. Photosynthesis drives the first step of all algae production processes by capturing solar energy and converting it to chemical energy (for example sustainable fuels, food and high value products), but excess light can cause photodamage. Microalgae have evolved intricate photo-protection mechanisms that can dissipate up to 90 per cent of the captured light energy. Fine-tuning the light harvesting complexes could considerably increase efficiency.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 31-12-2019

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $584,800.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Receptors and Membrane Biology | Structural Biology (incl. Macromolecular Modelling) | Environmental Technologies

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Climate Change Mitigation Strategies | Plant Production and Plant Primary Products not elsewhere classified | Production of Biofuels (Biomass) |

Other Keywords

Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Climate Change Mitigation Strategies | Environmental Technologies | Plant Production and Plant Primary Products not elsewhere classified | Production of Biofuels (Biomass) | Receptors and Membrane Biology | Structural Biology (incl. Macromolecular Modelling)

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