The main focus of my research is the use of supercritical fluid (SCF) technology to process bioactive compounds: 1 – extraction and fractionation from non-edible biomass 2- micronization of pharmaceutical ingredients I have expertise in SCF extraction and fractionation for downstream processing of microalgae biomass, and for valorization of wastes/by-products from agro-food industry. My scientific interest include the use of SCFs for the production of micro and nanoparticles of pharmaceutical ingredients, biopharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds.
Interesses científicos
- Separation Processes using green environmentaly friend solvents
- Extraction and fractionation processes using using green solvents: Supercritical CO2
- sub-critical water
- pressurized liquids
- high pressure bio-based solvents.
- Valorization of microbes biomass: obtaining high added value compounds from microalgae
- yeast and bacteria
- Biorefinery for non-edible biomass feedstock
- Valorization of wastes and bioproducts from agrofood industries
- Supercritical micronization processes for pharmaceutical particle engineering
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Engenharia Química
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