Symposium FR
Living Materials: From Electronics to Biomedicine
Conveners:
Danilo VONA, University of Bari, Italy
Giulia GUIDETTI, Tufts University, USA
Members:
Johanna AIZENBERG, Harvard University, USA
Herdeline Ann ARDONA, University of California, Irvine, USA
Carlo A. BORTOLOTTI, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
Francesca D'ACUNZO, CNR-ISB, Italy
Luisa DE COLA, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
Gianluca M. FARINOLA, Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy
Paulo Roberto FERREIRA DA ROCHA, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Alon GORODETSKY, University of California, USA
Joanna KARGUL, University of Warsaw, Poland
Sara MOLINARI, University of Maryland, USA
Isabella RIMOLDI, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
John ROGERS, Northwestern University, USA
Bong Sup SHIM, Inha University, South Korea
Sabu THOMAS, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Silvia VIGNOLINI, University of Cambridge, UK
David WEITZ, Harvard University, USA
Danilo VONA, University of Bari, Italy
Giulia GUIDETTI, Tufts University, USA
Members:
Johanna AIZENBERG, Harvard University, USA
Herdeline Ann ARDONA, University of California, Irvine, USA
Carlo A. BORTOLOTTI, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
Francesca D'ACUNZO, CNR-ISB, Italy
Luisa DE COLA, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
Gianluca M. FARINOLA, Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy
Paulo Roberto FERREIRA DA ROCHA, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Alon GORODETSKY, University of California, USA
Joanna KARGUL, University of Warsaw, Poland
Sara MOLINARI, University of Maryland, USA
Isabella RIMOLDI, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
John ROGERS, Northwestern University, USA
Bong Sup SHIM, Inha University, South Korea
Sabu THOMAS, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Silvia VIGNOLINI, University of Cambridge, UK
David WEITZ, Harvard University, USA
The list of Invited Speakers will be available at the end of July 2025
The rising demand of environmentally friendly solutions in technology development affects various fields, including materials science, biomedicine, and bioremediation. Creating biohybrid systems requires green and biocompatible chemical methods applicable to living cell systems like bacteria, yeasts, and microalgae. These organisms have evolved mechanisms to perform complex functions efficiently, including biochemical transformations and interactions with light, supported by diverse molecular and supramolecular structures. In addition to the development of new systems, and in accordance with the principles of green and sustainable chemistry, there is a growing emphasis on the use of materials derived from photosynthetic organisms, such as pigments and plants. This also includes biological polymers, notably silk (alongside cellulose and lignin), melanin-like pigments as well as bio-inorganic materials such as biosilica. The integration of these advanced materials presents new opportunities not only for the synthesis of sustainable materials but also for the development of innovative biocatalysts. These biocatalysts have the potential to significantly enhance traditional synthetic processes by employing environmentally friendly and sustainable methodologies.
The symposium entitled "Living Materials: From Electronics to Biomedicine" will explore various types of biological and bio-inspired materials, such as those derived from photosynthetic organisms, biological polymers, and bio-inorganic materials.
While the focus will be on these materials, including both innovative synthetic strategies and envisaging characterization, discussions will also cover relevant optoelectronic and biomedical applications. This symposium aims to create a collaborative platform that brings together researchers from materials science, biology, and biotechnology to explore new methodologies for advancing this exciting field.
Researchers are invited present research topics emphasizing sustainable and biocompatible chemical methods aiming to produce highly performing living materials and including high-performance biocatalysts.
We welcome innovative studies on living or bio-inspired functional materials derived from microorganisms or enhanced living cells, showcasing unique properties like adhesion, resistance, or metabolic outputs.
The symposium entitled "Living Materials: From Electronics to Biomedicine" will explore various types of biological and bio-inspired materials, such as those derived from photosynthetic organisms, biological polymers, and bio-inorganic materials.
While the focus will be on these materials, including both innovative synthetic strategies and envisaging characterization, discussions will also cover relevant optoelectronic and biomedical applications. This symposium aims to create a collaborative platform that brings together researchers from materials science, biology, and biotechnology to explore new methodologies for advancing this exciting field.
Researchers are invited present research topics emphasizing sustainable and biocompatible chemical methods aiming to produce highly performing living materials and including high-performance biocatalysts.
We welcome innovative studies on living or bio-inspired functional materials derived from microorganisms or enhanced living cells, showcasing unique properties like adhesion, resistance, or metabolic outputs.
Session Topics
FR-1 Classes of materials for electronic devices with biological materials
- sensors and photodetectors
- transistors
- electronic interfaces with living materials
FR-2 Biomaterials and their synthesis, structure, chemical modifications and characterizations
- materials from plants and living organisms
- biosilica and bio-inorganic materials
- biopolymers (silk, cellulose, lignine)
FR-3 Biocatalysts and their applications
- biocatalysts functionalization
- biocatalysts doping
- chemical modification
- heterogeneous catalysis
FR-4 Innovative tools for bioremediation and biomedicine
- Chemical potentiation of remediating microorganisms
- Envisaging materials
- New remediation processes