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Researchers at the University of Bath<\/a> are exploring whether the natural properties of bacteria could develop a new type of environmentally friendly plasterboard<\/h2>\n

Researchers are working with Adaptavate, which makes biodegradable plasterboard<\/a>, Breathaboard from compostable crop waste instead of gypsum.<\/p>\n

Microbiologists from the University of Bath\u2019s Department of Biology & Biochemistry, and concrete experts from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering have been awarded funding by the National Biofilms Innovation Centre<\/a> (NBIC), for a six-month pilot project that aims to optimise the properties of the prototype plasterboard using their bacteria-based construction technology (BBCT).<\/p>\n

If successful, the plasterboard can be scaled up and developed further.<\/p>\n

\u2018Improving biodegradable construction materials\u2019<\/h3>\n

Dr Susanne Gebhard, senior lecturer in the university\u2019s Department of Biology and Biochemistry and the Milner Centre for Evolution and lead researcher, said: \u201cBiofilms are formed when bacteria stick together to coat a surface, as opposed to growing neat dot-shaped clumps on a petri dish.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a really exciting project that will see whether we can exploit the natural biofilm-forming abilities of bacteria to function as a kind of glue that will help improve the properties of biodegradable construction materials<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff Ive, technical director at Adaptavate<\/a>, added: \u201cGypsum is the third most used construction material and accounts for 3% of UK carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s either mined or produced from waste from coal power stations and is becoming increasingly expensive to produce. As its calcium sulphate-based, it also needs to be disposed of carefully so it doesn\u2019t harm the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Breathaboard is a low carbon sustainable alternative to gypsum-based plasterboard and could make a real difference to the carbon emissions of the construction industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be working with the University of Bath to further develop this product.\u201d<\/p>\n

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