Peter Biely | Institute of Chemistry - Slovak Academy of Sciences - Eslováquia

• Grant number: 08/03612-9
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
• Start date: March 01, 2009
• End date: March 15, 2009
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Biochemistry - Chemistry of Macromolecules
• Principal Investigator: Adriane Maria Ferreira Milagres
• Grantee: Adriane Maria Ferreira Milagres
• Visiting researcher: Peter Biely
• Visiting researcher institution: Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), Slovakia
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de Lorena (EEL). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Lorena , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The production and application of enzymes and other compounds of low molecular mass produced by fungi for degradation of these materials has been widely studied by our group. Dr. Peter Biely has worked intensively in the hydrolysis of xylans by xylanases, and for this reason we are inviting him to our laboratory by the period of 15 days. The aim is to contribute to the development of enzymatic systems for hydrolysis of polysaccharide from lignocellulosic materials. Among our work and Dr. Biely’s there are many common characteristics that involves the development and application of various techniques of enzymes necessary for the hydrolysis, since these analytical methods are crucial for monitoring all transformation processes. Therefore, it is believed that the implementation of this proposal will also allow the groups to share experiences on various analytical methods in the area of identification of enzymes. During his visit, Dr. Biely will offer a theorical and experimental mini-course (30 h) and a day of lectures with the participation of members of EEL and invited speakers from other institutions. (AU)