Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently an associate professor in the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. He has coordinated/coordinates more than fifty research projects and/or technological development financed by public funding agencies and private initiatives. He has published more than 650 scientific publications/communications, including 20 books, 70 book chapters, 150 original research papers, and 400 research communications at national and international conferences. He has also registered twelve patents. He is a member of the editorial board of ten journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. His research interest includes bioprocess engineering with an emphasis on microalgal biotechnology.

6books edited

9chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Biotechnology and Bioengineering presents the most up-to-date research on biobased technologies. It is designed to help scientists and researchers deepen their knowledge in this critical knowledge field. This solid resource brings together multidisciplinary research, development, and innovation for a wide study of Biotechnology and Bioengineering.

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Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Edited by Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Books edited

By Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Luis Guillermo Ramírez Mérida, Maria Isabel Queiroz and Leila Q. Zepka

Part of the book: Biomass Production and Uses

Introductory Chapter: Life Cycle Assessment as a Fundamental Tool to Define the Biofuel Performance

By Mariany Costa Deprá, Leila Queiroz Zepka and Eduardo Jacob- Lopes

Part of the book: Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuels

Introductory Chapter: Chlorophyll Molecules and Their Technological Relevance

By Maria Isabel Queiroz, Andrêssa Silva Fernandes, Mariany Costa Deprá, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes and Leila Queiroz Zepka

Part of the book: Chlorophyll

Introductory Chapter: Microalgae Biotechnology - A Brief Introduction

By Stefania Fortes Siqueira, Maria Isabel Queiroz, Leila Queiroz Zepka and Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Part of the book: Microalgal Biotechnology

Introductory Chapter: Carotenoids - A Brief Overview on Its Structure, Biosynthesis, Synthesis, and Applications

By Andrêssa Silva Fernandes, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Veridiana Vera De Rosso and Leila Queiroz Zepka

Currently, 1178 natural carotenoids have been properly characterized and reported in the literature, which present a huge structural diversity and physicochemical properties. This number comprises a wide distribution of these biomolecules in approximately 700 source organisms including plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae. Besides having a wide applicability as natural dyes, some carotenoids such as β-carotene already have another well-established application such as provitamin A activity. However, due to the structural diversity of these molecules, there are still numerous biochemical and physiological functions to be associated with this class of compounds. Accordingly, these characteristics enable a wide applicability, what drives the global carotenoid market. Thus, with the primary objective of addressing aspects regarding to basic science and applied carotenoid technology, a comprehensive description of the biology, biochemistry, and chemistry of these compounds will be described in this chapter.

Part of the book: Progress in Carotenoid Research

Introductory Chapter: Renewable Resources and Biorefineries

By Mariana Manzoni Maroneze, Leila Queiroz Zepka and Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Part of the book: Renewable Resources and Biorefineries

Introductory Chapter: Biotechnology and Bioengineering

By Rosangela Rodrigues Dias, Leila Queiroz Zepka and Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Part of the book: Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Prologue Two: Transfer of Technology

By Aline Meireles dos Santos, Leila Queiroz Zepka and Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Part of the book: Intellectual Property Rights

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