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Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Biociências (IB) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Biologist graduated from the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP - Institute of Biosciences of São Vicente - IB 2013). Master of Science with a qualification in biodiversity from the same institution (2017). Doctor of Science (2021), with a qualification in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (UNIFESP - BS). Received an honorable mention at the CAPES Tesis award, interdisciplinary area (2022). He is currently carrying out a Post-Doctorate at the Faculty of Applied Sciences (UNICAMP) in partnership with the University of Aveiro (UA - Portugal). He has been a FAPESP fellow since 2010 (IC, MS, DOC, and BEPE modalities) and is currently a PD fellow. He has experience in botany applied to biotechnology, with an emphasis on the bioprospecting of molecules, specifically of plant and food matrices. He carried out research internships in Italy (Università Degli Studi di Salerno, 2013 - 2014) and Portugal (UA, 2018 - 2019, 2022-2023), as well as presentations at international congresses (Argentina, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Portugal ), poster and oral modalities. Currently, his line of research is focused on developing sustainable processes for the extraction of bioactive compounds, focusing on the coupling of techniques (extraction + analysis) to obtain biologically active and safe extracts. In these processes, alternative non-volatile solvents are used, namely ionic liquids, eutectic mixtures, edible oils, and surfactants. He has mastered the techniques of high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, alternative purification of biomolecules, scanning electron microscopy, and molecular biology. (email: mesquitalms@gmail.com) (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Inspired by the blue economy concept, a globally competitive research avenue centered on the sustainable utilization of macroalgae biomass is emerging. This study will pioneer the utilization of innovative alternative solvents such as eutectic solvents (DES) and eco-friendly alternatives to establish green biorefineries for processing seaweeds. Rather than fixating on singular compounds, …
Inspired by the blue economy concept, a globally competitive research avenue centered on the sustainable utilization of macroalgae biomass is emerging. This study will pioneer the utilization of innovative alternative solvents such as eutectic solvents (DES) and eco-friendly alternatives to establish green biorefineries for processing seaweeds. Rather than fixating on singular compounds, …
This project aims to optimize the extraction of bioactive compounds from the macroalgae Neoporphyra spiralis (Rhodophyta) and Caulerpa sp. (Chlorophyta), integrating eutectic and bio-based solvents within a sustainable biorefinery approach. The proposal aligns with the principles of green chemistry and circular bioeconomy, seeking to maximize the sequential and efficient recovery of carot…
The project aims to explore the potential of eutectic and bio-based solvents for the sequential extraction of bioactive compounds from Gracilaria birdiae (Rhodophyta) and Sargassum sp. (Phaeophyceae), two macroalgae species, aligning with the principles of green chemistry and the circular bioeconomy to fully valorize these natural resources while reducing waste and energy consumption. Ini…
Strategies for the development of a more sustainable society are crucial to a promising future. The accelerated growth of the world population reflects directly in the increased demand for new inputs, raw materials, and food. In contrast, food waste is, nowadays a huge problem, which generates social vulnerability and environmental impacts in the sector. In this sense, and in accordance w…
The application of ionic liquids (LI) in extraction processes is a viable alternative that follows the principles of green chemistry, optimizing the obtaining of industrial interest molecules in sustainable processes with lower generation of toxic waste. The Ministry of Health regulates the use of organic solvents Convention for the extraction of bioactive compounds in food, allowing the …
Plant species containing bioactive substances are, increasingly, the object of research, leading to the search for alternative therapeutic or revealing substances that subsequently can be exploited in order to produce drug treatments. So phytochemical analysis studies are of great importance, due to the large number of secondary metabolites that can be found. The study of medicinal plants…
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Strategies for the development of a more sustainable society are the key to a promising future. The accelerated growth of the world population is directly reflected in the increase in demand for new inputs, raw materials, and food. On the other hand, food waste plagues contemporary society, generating greater social vulnerability and environmental impacts inherent to the production of thi…
In the global scenario, due to the growth of renewable production demands that can mitigate the impacts on the environment and health, green chemistry flourishes as one of the novelties of modern science. Among the protagonists of this science, ionic liquids (IL) and surfactants stand out as being highly efficient solvents in the extraction of bioactive compounds. Therefore, the applicati…
Species of plants containing bioactive substances are increasingly subject of research, leading to alternative therapeutic treatments or revealing substances that can be exploited to produce pharmaceuticals. Thus, phytochemical analysis are so much important, due to the large number of secondary metabolites that can be found. Plantago catharinea (Plantaginaceae) is from restinga ecosystem…
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