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  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental science

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  • Rare earth elements (REEs) separation is crucial for various industries.
  • Existing methods often involve harsh chemicals and energy-intensive processes.
  • There is a growing need for sustainable and eco-friendly separation techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel biomaterial for selective rare earth element (REE) separation.
  • To engineer a virus-based system for efficient and environmentally friendly REE recovery.
  • To demonstrate the pH-modulated release of bound REEs.

Main Methods:

  • Engineering the major coat protein of M13 bacteriophage (phage) to include a lanthanide-binding peptide.
  • Creating a lanthanide-binding phage (LBPh) presenting approximately 3300 peptide copies per phage.
  • Utilizing the LBPh as a biological template for REE separation and pH-controlled elution.

Main Results:

  • The engineered LBPh demonstrated preferential binding for heavy REEs over light REEs.
  • LBPh showed excellent recyclability and stability over multiple separation cycles.
  • Successful separation and release of REEs were achieved through pH modulation.

Conclusions:

  • Genetically engineered virus templates offer a promising platform for REE separation.
  • This biomaterial approach provides an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternative for REE recovery.
  • The LBPh system highlights the potential of integrating biological systems with selective binding motifs for sustainable resource management.