Wackett Lab
Research Overview
The Wackett laboratory studies microbial enzymes and pathways for biocatalysis and biodegradation and helped build the Biocatalysis/Biodegradation Database.
Biodegradation
Atrazine – Biocatalyst encapsulation and water treatment
Cyanuric acid – Removal from swimming pool water
Biocatalysis
Hydrocarbon biosynthesis – Enzyme structure and mechanisms
Enzyme-based sensors for detecting food toxicants
New Projects
Biodegradation relevant to hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
Biocatalysis relevant to upgrading the value of natural gas
News Highlights
Atrazine - Silica-encapsulated biocatalysts degrade atrazine, Reatugui, et al, 2012
Cyanuric acid - New paper - Seffernick, et al. 2012
Hydrocarbon biosynthesis - Structure of OleA described, Goblirsch, et al. 2012
Hydraulic fracturing water treatment - Minnesota Futures 2012 Awardee
National Science Foundation grant award
