Team:Aalto-Helsinki
SILKOLOR
A sustainable approach to dyeing
industry using fusion proteins
industry using fusion proteins
Problem
2nd
textile dyeing is the second largest cause of water pollution
textile dyeing is the second largest cause of water pollution
Solutions
● Pre-dyed silk fibers
● Chromoprotein based dye with cellulose binding domain
● Chromoprotein based dye with keratin binding domain
● Chromoprotein based dye with cellulose binding domain
● Chromoprotein based dye with keratin binding domain
Lab
Team
6 disciplines
5 countries
5 languages
5 countries
5 languages
Public Engagement
Learn about Synthetic Biology and
Silkolor through a set of interactive
activities at a Heureka science park.
Silkolor through a set of interactive
activities at a Heureka science park.