Graduated in Food Engineering at University of São Paulo (2006) and PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Food Technology (Sciences des Procédés - Sciences des Aliments) from Montpellier SupAgro (France). Postdoctoral fellowship at Embrapa Instrumentação, focusing on the development and application of chitosan nanoparticles, and at the Department of Chemistry at FFCLRP-USP, working on the production of cellulose nanofibers through acid and enzymatic hydrolysis from lignocellulosic biomass (soybean straw). Associate Professor in the Department of Food Engineering at FZEA/USP, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at FFCLRP/USP. Research topics include: production and characterization of nano/micropolymeric particles (nanocellulose and TPP-chitosomes) for the encapsulation of active compounds for use in the food or pharmaceutical industry; production of nanocellulose as reinforcement for biodegradable films; and production and characterization of fruit pulp films with the addition of nanostructures in collaboration with Embrapa Instrumentação (National Laboratory of Nanotechnology Applied to Agribusiness). Currently, work as coordinator in the Graduate Program of Materials Engineering and Science, in the Double Degree Program between FZEA/USP and AgroParisTech (France), and as vice-coordinator of the Double Degree Program between FZEA/USP and Institut Agro de Montpellier (France). (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The by-products obtained after food processing consist mainly of biopolymers and bioactive molecules. The sustainable utilization of these products can be an alternative, since approximately 50% of the fruit can be discarded after pulp processing, for example. Thus, the main objectives of this project are (i) to produce phytochemical extracts from the by-products obtained after pineapple,…
The by-products obtained after food processing consist mainly of biopolymers and bioactive molecules. The sustainable utilization of these products can be an alternative, since approximately 50% of the fruit can be discarded after pulp processing, for example. Thus, the main objectives of this project are (i) to produce phytochemical extracts from the by-products obtained after pineapple,…
According to the New Circular Economy Action Plan of the European Commission, circularity is an essential part of a wider transformation of industry towards climate-neutrality and long-term competitiveness. It can deliver substantial material savings along value chains and production processes, generate added value and unlock economic opportunities. The present project, perfectly in line …
The aim of this study are (i) to produce extracts of active compounds from byproducts obtained after the processing of acerola puree (Malpighia emarginata) and carrot juice (Daucus carota) using sonication and ethanolic or chitosan solution; (ii) to encapsulate these compounds in chitosan-recovered liposomes by the ionic gelation system using sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP-chitosomes); (iii…
Nowadays, biocompatible polymers have been widely studied as carriers of active/photoactive compounds, such as essential vitamins and phthalocyanines (FC). Vitamins are widely added to food products and dietary supplements in order to enhance health benefits, while FC are photosensitizing agents employed in the photodynamic therapy. FC are activated by visible radiation in order to promot…
This study used commercial enzymes to isolate cellulose nanofibrils (CN) and produce sugars from chemically pretreated soybean straw (SS) (stem, leaves, and pods) by alkali (NaOH 5 or 17.5% v/v at 90 oC for 1h, or at 30 oC for 15 h) and bleaching (NaClO2 3.3% or H2O2 4%) pretreatments. Depending on the pretreatment the soybean straw underwent, the yield of CN varied from 6.3 to 7.5 g of C…
Chitosan nanoparticle suspensions have been widely used as coatings for fruits, as they form a protective layer that minimizes gas exchange with the environment, preserving their characteristics. In previous studies, our research group tested the applicability of chitosan nanoparticles containing encapsulated phenolic compounds to evaluate the extension of the shelf life of guavas through…
The use of by-products obtained after food processing aims to minimize the environmental impact of disposal in addition to taking advantage of their constituents, such as biopolymers and bioactive molecules. Bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols, have high antioxidant capacity and can control multiple molecular events through activation of tumor suppressor genes and inhibition of on…
Food processing is widely used to increase the shelf life of foods and to guarantee nutritional, sensory and microbiological quality. However, post-harvest losses and by-products generated after processing are a serious problem and deserve viable alternatives for reuse, such as the extraction and valorization of the remained active compounds. Thus, the objectives of this project are: (I) …
This project consists in optimizing the extraction of phytochemical compounds from byproducts obtained after carrot (Daucus carota) juice processing, encapsulate the compounds and then incorporate them into chitosan biodegradable films. Thus, three steps will be followed: (i) initially, an experimental design (22) will be performed to optimize the extraction of phenolic compounds and caro…
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Bioactive compounds presented in carrot byproducts, such as polyphenols and carotenoids can be extracted by applying ultrasound and ethanol as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) solvent. However, these compounds easily degrade and their application in the food or pharmaceutical industry is compromised, requiring encapsulation to enhance their stability. Liposomes have been widely used …
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