b'Proof of Concept 2AWARDED JULY 2019UNIVERSITY/PROJECT TITLE PROJECT SUMMARY RESEARCHCOLLABORATOR/SINSTITUTIONAlgae-poweredWe have shown that algal biofilms can generateUniversity ofArm Ltdmicroprocessors small amounts of electrical power, which can beCambridgeused to run small electronic devices. We aim to prove the concept that we can use a conveniently sized algal biofilm to power a microprocessor - a computer powered by algae.Development ofImplanted medical devices improve quality ofNottingham TrentESP Technology the first ESPRIT- life for millions of people. However, a majorUniversity Ltd and Harman AM antimicrobialcomplication of these devices is biofilm infection.Technology Ltdself-sealing vascularCurrent implantable devices offer little resistance access graft to biofilm formation. This project will develop novel anti-biofilm medical device coatings to reduce the incidence and severity of biofilm infection. Enhanced biofilmBiofilms growing on historic buildings andUniversity ofHistoric England detection methodsartefacts can cause serious damage, withPortsmouth and Isle of Wight and the use ofcritical implications for their conservation.Heritage Service, UVC light in theirThis collaboration with Historic England willIsle of Wight remediation andinvestigate novel on-site biofilm detectionCouncilcontrol on historicmethods and the use of UV-C as a cost-effective, buildings andreliable and non-destructive remediation tool for artefacts many endangered historic buildings.e-Biofuels frome-biosynthetic fuels from alternative resourcesLoughboroughShell Research LtdCO2 conversionrather than petrochemicals are essential toUniversity and using microbialtransition to a low carbon future with reducedNewcastle electrosynthesis green gas emission to tackle climate change,Universitywhilst meeting energy security. Microbial electrosynthesis is a promising way using microorganisms and renewable energy to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals.Electrical sensorsQuantifying biofilms in drinking water pipeUniversity ofEnvironmental for environmentalnetworks currently relies on removal of samplesSheffield Monitoring & civil engineers: infor laboratory analysis, which suffers from limits- Solutions Ltd, situ online biofilmof-detection, and is intrusive, costly and time- Water Industry characterisation consuming. We propose a new electrical sensor toProcess and detect and quantify biofilms in situ and in real- Automation & time, validating against current state-of-the-artControllaboratory measurements.Gas plasma forOsteomyelitis is a biofilm infection of bone whichUniversity of Hull Adtecthe preventionis difficult to treat. This project will develop a and managementnovel laboratory testing model to evaluate and of osteomyelitisoptimise a plasma treatment for osteomyelitis biofilms biofilm infections. 50'