Engineering living materials by synthetic biology
Jiren Luo, Jiangfeng Chen, Yaoge Huang, Lingchong You, Zhuojun Dai
Abstract
Natural biological materials are programmed by genetic information and able to self-organize, respond to environmental stimulus, and couple with inorganic matter. Inspired by the natural system and to mimic their complex and delicate fabrication process and functions, the field of engineered living materials emerges at the interface of synthetic biology and materials science. Here, we review the recent efforts and discuss the challenges and future opportunities.
Topics & Concepts
Synthetic biologyLiving matterLiving systemsNanotechnologyNatural (archaeology)Natural materialsInterface (matter)Engineering ethicsEngineeringData scienceBiologyComputer scienceEcologyMaterials scienceComputational biologyPolymer sciencePaleontologyChemical engineeringPulmonary surfactantGibbs isothermProtist diversity and phylogenyDiatoms and Algae ResearchMicrobial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation