Current Biotechnology ›› 2026, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3): 574-584.DOI: 10.19586/j.2095-2341.2026.0069

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Engineering Microbial Cell Factories: Advances in Material Systems and Biomanufacturing Technologies

Wenzhu WEI1(), Sen PANG1, Xiaoli HUANG2, Jian WANG1, Xing FAN1, Siyan CHEN3, Yujian CHEN1, Jian JIAO3()   

  1. 1.Beijing Zhongjian Academy of Building Research Co. ,Ltd. ,Beijing 100076,China
    2.School of Civil and Transportation Engineering,Hebei University of Technology,Tianjin 300401,China
    3.Faculty of Biomedical Sciences,Beijing City University,Beijing 100083,China
  • Received:2026-03-19 Accepted:2026-05-07 Online:2026-05-25 Published:2026-07-14
  • Contact: Jian JIAO

Abstract:

Architectural microorganisms offer a novel pathway for the low-carbon transformation of the construction industry. This paper systematically reviewed the engineering development of architectural microbial cell factories, focusing on durable chassis cells like Sporosarcina pasteurii and Bacillus spp. adapted to extreme environments. Through metabolic engineering and synthetic biology tools, directional enhancement of mineralization efficiency and interfacial bonding stability is achieved. A factory architecture comprising modular reactors, resource-oriented supply, and closed-loop waste recycling was proposed, exploring technical routes for localized production using industrial solid waste. Finally, by analyzing applications in crack repair, geotechnical reinforcement, and bio-material preparation, the current bottlenecks were summarized, and "design-on-demand" biomanufacturing was envisioned. This study provides a theoretical basis and technical reference for green building materials and their engineering applications.

Key words: architectural microorganisms, cell factory, chassis cells, synthetic biology, microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation, resource utilization

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