Environmental Biotechnology Cooperative Research Centre (EBCRC) develops advanced
technologies based on biological systems to improve efficiency and
reduce or utilise waste to benefit a wide range of industries and the
environment. EBCRC concentrates its research and commercial efforts in
three core areas: biofilm prevention and dispersal, rapid in-field
microbial detection and control and bioprocesses such as bioremediation
and industrial wastewater treatment.
EBCRC brings
together the multidisciplinary skills of researchers, engineers and
industry participants to bring out novel technologies in environmental,
industrial, agricultural, veterinary, mining and medical applications.
Video Feature:
EBCRC discovers new biofilm dispersal technology.
 Current technologies used to deal with biofilms are largely ineffective, costly and based on toxic biocides. EBCRC has discovered a natural cell signalling system that initiates biofilm dispersal in established biofilms and prevents the formation of new biofilms.
This technology will provide significant improvements to many industries in performance and cost. For example it reduces corrosion, operational costs and capital required for equipment and improves efficiency as well as human, animal and environmental health. » Download video [WMV 8.7MB] |
