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Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Rio Claro. Instituto de Pesquisa em Bioenergia (IPBEN) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
graduation at Engenharia Bioquímica from Escola de Engenharia de Lorena da USP (2005) and doctorate at Biotecnologia from Escola de Engenharia de Lorena (2010). Has experience in Forest Resources and Forest Engineering, acting on the following subjects: enzymatic hydrolysis, sugarcane bagasse, cellulases, lentinula edodes and bioethanol. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Conventional disease control in the agronomic area is focused on using toxic compounds based on heavy metals and pesticides, which are harmful to the environment. A more sustainable alternative is using bioactive compounds such as essential oils, with defensive potential due to their antimicrobial properties. However, its direct application to plants has limited action, due to the lack of…
There is a clear need for sustainable methods to combat agricultural pests. Copper salts are widely used in regular agriculture, but also in organic agriculture. One agricultural area where copper salts are used widely is citriculture, to combat citrus canker, a disease caused by the plant pathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. The disease is endemic in all major orange producing region…
The xylan, main hemicellulose of grasses, appears in the focus of many studies due to its potential in technological applications. Other products of industrial interest are holocellulose and a-cellulose, which can be produced from lignocellulosic biomasses. Associated with xylan, these macromolecules will be evaluated in the formation of new matrices for the preparation of biodegradable m…
The recalcitrance of lignocellulosic biomass has been indicated as a barrier to the technical-economical viability in the processes of extraction and production of molecules with high-added value. However, the influence of biomass heterogeneity on hemicellulose extraction processes is unclear. The present project has as objectives the development of a methodology of production of hemicell…
Brazilian citriculture is recognized as the largest in the world, known for the high quality of its products as well as the sale of fruits and juices such as orange, lemon, and tangerine. In 2019, a planted area of 2.9 million hectares was reported, with a gross production value of R$ 14.8 billion (CNA, 2019). This highlights the importance of this sector to the Brazilian economy, generat…
Biopolymer-based hydrogels and their blends represent a promising alternative to petroleum-derived materials and their applications due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, these materials face limitations in their physical properties due to sensitivity to environmental conditions. To address these challenges, strategies such as the use of reinforcements, chemical modi…
Chitosan, a promising polysaccharide for agriculture, especially in citrus farming, stands out for its potential in combating citrus canker, a disease caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri. While Brazil leads global sweet orange production, it faces challenges in controlling this disease, traditionally managed with copper-based compounds that are harmful to the environment. Sustainabl…
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Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) and banana pseudo stem (BPS) are the main by-products of sugarcane processing and banana cultivation. Due to the increase in sugar cane production in recent years, large amounts of SCB have accumulated in sugar and alcohol plants. Similarly, for every ton of bananas produced, three tons of BPS are generated, which are abandoned in the field and decompose into harmf…
Plastic is accumulating in different ecosystems, with negative environmental and economic impacts. The concern about inadequate management and alternatives for mitigating plastic waste has grown and encouraged bioremediation studies. Although the use of fungi and bacteria is considered an eco-friendly approach in the remediation of plastic debris, the results of biodegradation efficiency …
Synthetic polymers, specifically plastics, a material identified as one of the most produced by humanity, began its development and large-scale production in the 20th century. Given its characteristics, its use provided technologies that transformed human dynamics. Considering these same characteristics, this type of material has been worryingly accumulated in the most diverse environment…
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The immobilization of cellulolytic and hemicellulolytic enzymes on nanostructured supports represents a promising strategy to improve enzyme stability, recyclability, and efficiency in the hydrolysis of agro-industrial wastes. In the current postdoctoral project in Brazil, enzymes are being immobilized on graphene oxide (GO) functionalized with magnetic nanoparticles (GO-MNP) for the conv…
The demand of society for different types of materials manufactured by humankind has grown exponentially since the Industrial Revolution. With advances in technology and the potential for diverse applications, materials based on natural polymers, glass, and ceramics have increasingly been replaced by petroleum-derived polymers. One such material is plastic, which, due to its wide range of…
Citrus farming in Brazil is a highly relevant economic activity, positioning Brazil as the world's largest exporter of sweet orange juice. However, the sector faces significant challenges, especially with citrus canker, a disease that compromises crops by causing the leaves and fruits to fall. Copper has been used intensively to control the disease, leading to the …
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Contamination by plastics due to their non-biodegradable and accumulative nature is one of the main issues concerning the environment today. In order to reduce this contamination, the use of biodegradable plastics is proposed as an environmentally friendly alternative. The aim of this project is to evaluate the production of starch-based bioplastics in blends with hemicellulose, assessing…
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