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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Sustainable Chemistry
  • Textile Dyeing

Background:

  • The traditional indigo dyeing process for blue denim is environmentally unsustainable due to harsh chemicals.
  • Indigo dye is essential for the characteristic blue denim color.
  • A sustainable source of indican (indoxyl-β-glucoside), an indigo precursor, is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an economically viable technology for bulk indican synthesis.
  • To engineer an enzyme for efficient indican production.
  • To establish a mild, light-driven dyeing process for blue denim.

Main Methods:

  • Enzyme engineering of PtUGT1 (a glycosyltransferase) to overcome substrate inactivation.
  • Process engineering for bulk indican production.
  • Techno-economic, social sustainability, and life-cycle assessments.

Main Results:

  • Rational engineering of PtUGT1 enabled efficient indican production at high titers.
  • A mild, light-driven dyeing process was successfully developed.
  • Assessments indicate significant potential for reduced environmental impact.

Conclusions:

  • The developed indican synthesis and dyeing technology offers a sustainable alternative for the blue denim industry.
  • This approach can reduce the environmental footprint of denim production.
  • The technology presents a viable option with only a modest increase in cost.