BioSysteM Research Radar: Turning solar power into protein

_{The researchers developed a modular system that enables them to produce seven different amino acids. © Jan Winter / TUM} 

A group led by BioSysteM PI Volker Sieber has developed a process for producing crucial amino acids from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and renewable energy. 

Their work lays the foundation for new ways of sustainably producing protein building blocks and safeguarding food security.  

Our warmest congratulations to BioSysteM PI Volker Sieber and his team on these exciting results! 

Publication:  
Willers, V. P., Lehmann, V., Müller, S., Vogelgsang, F., Roth, A., Blombach, B., Pick, A. & Sieber, V.: Plug and Play – Enzymatic Amino Acid Production from Methanol and Carbon Dioxide. Nature Communications (2026). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-74522-x   

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Turning solar power into protein – TUM