Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP240100126

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP240100126

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Unlocking the secret chemistry of organosulfur biodegradation. The element sulfur is essential for life. Its transformation between organic-sulfur compounds to inorganic forms is a crucial part of the biogeochemical cycle. This project will elucidate the molecular details of the final leg of the biosulfur cycle: organosulfur breakdown into mineral form. An integrated chemical and biochemical approach will be used to illuminate how the carbon-sulfur bond is broken. This project will deliver a detailed molecular understanding of organosulfur breakdown to permit organosulfur recycling. Benefits of this research include potential biotechnology applications for breaking down xenobiotic organosulfonates and sustainable approaches to reduce dependence on agricultural fertilisers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2024

End Date: 31-12-2027

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $618,849.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biologically active molecules | Organic chemical synthesis | Enzymes | Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Biologically active molecules | Enzymes | Expanding Knowledge In the Chemical Sciences | Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry | Oceanic Processes (Excl. In the Antarctic and Southern Ocean) | Organic chemical synthesis | Soils

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