Biosourced and bioinspired fluorescent compounds – BIBIFLU

The main objective of the BIBIFLU project is to develop new fluorescent molecules that can be bio-inspired and/or bio-sourced to replace the synthetic derivatives currently derived from fossil raw materials. To this end, the expertise (theoretical and experimental) of both partners in the design, synthesis, and characterization of fluorescent compounds will be major assets. The strategy consists in designing new fluorophores based on less studied bioinspired molecular skeletons and applying intelligently chosen modifications (designed ab initio in order to limit the trial and error procedure and reduce waste) to modulate the main physical properties (emission wavelength, brightness, solubility...) making bioinspired fluorophores competitive with current standards. The targeted applications will be biomarkers, phototherapy and optical brighteners.