CoEBio3 to work with Shell on biofuels

Posted on : 30 September 2008

CoEBio3 to work with Shell on biofuels

 

The Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture (CoEBio3) based at the University of Manchester announced on 17th September 2008 that it will be working with Shell on the development of biofuels.

 

CoEBio3 was established in 2006 and has rapidly become one of the leading European centres in ‘White’ biotechnology – the use of microorganisms and enzymes to manufacture chemicals.

 

Commenting on the collaboration, Professor Nick Turner, Director of CoEBio3 observed, ‘White biotechnology has traditionally been the preserve of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries but is poised to expand dramatically over the next few years. CoEBio3 is extremely excited at the prospect of working with Shell in this innovative programme to further existing techniques in the field and develop new, ground-breaking technology.’

 

CoEBio3 has 17 fee-paying industrial affiliates, including some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and fine chemical companies. It has a wide network of academic collaborators with whom it undertakes both contract and original research in all aspects of biocatalytic processing from enzyme screening through to bioreactor design.

 

Enquiries

 

Name:              Manchester University Media Office

Location          Manchester, UK

Contacts          Alex Waddington:                    +44 (0)161 275 8387

 

Name:              CoEBio3

Location          Manchester UK

Contacts          Professor Nick Turner             +44 (0) 161 306 5173

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