Eduardo Jacob-Lopes

Federal University of Santa Maria · Department of Food Science and Technology (DTCA)

With the increasing awareness of socio-environmental issues, a global trend has emerged emphasizing the valorization of natural ingredients that promote health and well-being within sustainable production systems, such as microalgae-based carotenoids. Currently, little is understood about the correlation between biomass productivity and carotenoid...

Food production’s environmental, economic, and social challenges should be demystified through quantitative data. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to investigate the ecoregional sustainability of the Amazon biome from the perspective of the environmental life cycle, economic feasibility, and social life cycle analysis, emphasizing the pil...

Microalgae are widespread microorganisms, considered conservative alternatives for the synthesis of various products with high and low added value. This unique feedstock can create nature-based products capable of replacing conventional materials with high carbon emissions. The microalgae-based biorefinery, following the cascade principle, is an ap...

Microalgae are a potential renewable source that can contribute to sustainable development to provide and design a sustainable living environment for modern society. However, although these biofactories hold great promise for sustainable production, the transition of technological maturity as well as its consolidation on an industrial scale present...

Although it is unanimous among scientists and researchers that the food production chain is a substantial contributor to environmental challenges, so far, no food ingredient has been evaluated for its environmental performance relative to planetary boundaries. Given this, this study conducts an analysis oriented to food key ingredients considered e...

Background The decarbonization of road transport is a precondition for achieving carbon neutrality. Battery-electric vehicle technology can make this a reality. In this bias, the objective of the article is to shed light on the ongoing debate about the potentially important role of the adoption of electric vehicles in the transport of microalgae- b...

Light energy directly affects microalgae growth and productivity. Microalgae in natural environments receive light through solar fluxes, and their duration and distribution are highly variable over time. Consequently, microalgae must adjust their photosynthetic processes to avoid photo limitation and photoinhibition and maximize yield. Considering...

Microalgae are one of the biggest promises for biodiesel, which is why leading researchers are looking to advance the science needed to provide a renewable alternative that significantly benefits the fuel sector. However, while some technological advances have been an important step, the still incipient technology still needs to reach the market. I...

This study aimed to develop, characterize, and evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) printing performance of new food-grade bigels using different printer parameters (nozzle diameter and printing speed) and material properties (hydrogel (HG)/oleogel (OG) ratio). Two types of bigels were prepared by constant homogenization of beeswax OG with agar and...

The particular plant species found in southern Brazil, Vassobia breviflora (Solanaceae) has only a few apparent studies examining its biological effect. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the activity of the acetone extract fraction derived from V. breviflora. Four compounds were identified by ESI-qTOF-MS: eucalrobusone R, aplanoic...

One of the most promising sources of astaxanthin is the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Biotechnological methods of natural production of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis have often been proposed as an eco-friendlier alternative. However, when compared to the production process of chemical synthesis, this premise is not so true. In ligh...

A bio-based circular economy is fundamental to catalyzing the transition to a new economic model that thrives well within the planet’s ecological limits. The microalgae biorefinery, which consists of converting biomass into multiple products, operates in light of the principles of a circular economy. Therefore, as the pivot of a new economic paradi...

BACKGROUND Identifying geographic locations with favorable climates for large‐scale openwork microalgae cultivation is a trend. In light of that, what we propose in this study is to map the performance of photobioreactors for microalgae culture in the subtropical (25° to 35° N and S) and mid‐latitudes (35° to 55° N and S) climate zones. Twenty geog...

Probiotic bacteria and bioactive compounds obtained from plant origin stand out as ingredients with the potential to increase the healthiness of functional foods, as there is currently a recurrent search for them. Probiotics and bioactive compounds are sensitive to intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the processing and packaging of the finished prod...

Wilson’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of copper (Cu) in the body and does not have a curative treatment, having a high rate of patients who abandon the use of treatment drugs. Thus, there is a need to use raw materials from natural and easily accessible sources, which mitigates the consequences of the disease and provides beneficial...

At the center of energy transitions are biofuels. Biofuels play an important role in the low-carbon economy. Currently, supported by various policies, the demand for biofuels is increasing across the globe. Agricultural products also used for food purposes are the primary feedstock used for the production of biofuels. Unfortunately, this has led to...

Polysaccharides are essential macromolecules for living organisms, they are widely found in plants, animals, microorganisms, and algae. However, marine polysaccharides of microalgal origin have gained prominence over the last few years for their variety of applications in food, cosmetics, and especially health. The versatility of its applications i...

In recent years, the increasing concern about human health well-being has strongly boosted the search for natural alternatives that can be used in different fields, especially in biomedicine. This has put microalgae-based products in evidence since they contain many bioactive compounds, of which polysaccharides are attractive due to the diverse phy...

Herein, we review the main themes associated with sustainability in the food production chain. Through the literature review, we shed light on the ongoing debate about the evolution and application strategies of change drivers that assist in the transition to cleaner production processes in the food area. Besides, the main tools for evaluating sust...

There is a current tendency towards bioactive natural products that can be used in different areas such as food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical. In the last decades, the polysaccharides have attracted an increasing interest because of the potent nontoxic effects, therapeutic properties, and the diversified range of applications. Polysaccharides are...

The sustainability and economic viability of the microalgae-based processes and products remain questionable by requiring high fossil energy demands. Therefore, herein, we seek to evaluate from an environmental and economic point of view the integration potential of green electricity into microalgae production facilities. Ten geographic positions w...

Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that stand out from conventional food sources and ingredients due to their high growth rate and adaptability. In addition to being highly sustainable, significant concentrations of proteins, lipids, and pigments accumulate in their cell structures from photosynthesis. Hence, this study sought to evaluate...

3rd Generation Biofuels: Disruptive Technologies to Enable Commercial Production is a comprehensive volume on all aspects of algal biofuels, offering the latest advances on commercial implementation. In addition to the fundamentals, the book discusses all applied aspects of 3rd generation biofuels production, including design approaches, unit opera...

This study aimed to investigate the impact of different microalgal matrices on the bioaccessibility and uptake by Caco-2 cells of carotenoids and chlorophylls. In this way, the microalgal ingredients/products (whole dry biomass [WDB], whole ultrasonicated paste [WUP], and liposoluble pigment emulsion [LPE]) obtained from Chlorella vulgaris and Arth...

This study aimed to investigate the bioaccessibility of carotenoids and chlorophylls from the biomass of microalgae Chaetoceros calcitrans. The samples were submitted to an in vitro digestion protocol, and the compounds were determined by HPLC-PDA-MS/MS. A total of 13 compounds were identified in all tests. After in vitro digestion, the relative bi...

The decarbonization of electricity use has become indispensable in the fight against climate change and can be seen as a business opportunity. Investing in green electricity is becoming a trend and, in the microalgae industry, the initiative can improve the sustainability of the processes and products. In this sense, we seek to assess the environme...

The global ecological awakening has made carbon–neutral production an imperative. Ignoring the call of the mermaid to protect the environment does not seem to be an option. In this study, given the fundamental role of sustainability for stakeholders, we propose actions to reduce the carbon emissions from the most important commercial microalgae-bas...

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different photo-cycles on the growth and biochemical profile of Scenedesmus obliquus CPCC05, focusing on food interest compounds. The photo-cycle conditions were separated into three groups: long-term photo-cycles (24:0, 22:2, 20:4, 18:6, 12:12, and 10:14 (h:h)), frequency photo-cycles (2, 4,...

The study aim was to assess the environmental impacts and costs of the entire production chain of animal and plant-based proteins, including the normalization and weighting steps, environmental charges prices, and the market potential of emerging plant-based proteins. Here, through the life cycle assessment tool, seven impact categories were evalua...

Os carotenoides estão entre os fitoquímicos bioativos creditados na redução do risco de doenças degenerativas, associados especialmente à ação antioxidante. Embora os animais não sintetizem carotenoides, estes compostos são incorporados nos produtos gerados, como o leite, por meio da alimentação. Outra característica dos lácteos é de ser uma das fo...

Existe um consenso mundial na indústria de alimentos que visa a substituição de ingredientes sintéticos por ingredientes naturais para promoção da saúde. Ao mesmo tempo, está em constante crescimento a relevância industrial das microalgas como fontes de um extensivo espectro de bioprodutos e como promissoras matérias-primas para produção de aditivo...

There is a worldwide consensus in the food industry that aims to replace synthetic ingredients with natural ingredients for health promotion. The industrial relevance of microalgae as sources of extensive spectrum of bioproducts and as promising raw materials for the production of natural additives is constantly growing. Limonene, due to its proven...

Microalgae feature the ability to develop in different ecosystems, consequently because they are photosynthetic microorganisms with a simple structure. Recently, the interest production of microalgae-based products has increased, due to the integrity of these natural microorganisms in the production of fatty acids, lipids, carbohydrates, pigments,...

Aware of the uncontrolled increase in greenhouse gas emissions, and designated as the main contributor, carbon dioxide (CO2), until now, has been the hottest point in research on gaseous waste management. Thus, the use of CO2 is attracting more and more interest in renewable fuel generation processes. In this sense, this chapter aims to compile a w...

The textile industries are responsible for one of the biggest environmental pollution problems in the world, as they release many undesirable compounds. Textile wastewater contains synthetic dyes mixed with various other contaminants that can lead to a serious threat to public health and the environment when released into bodies of water without sp...

Regardless of the microalgal biomass final application, the process core is the photobioreactor in which the microalgae are generated. Consequently, the last few years was essential for new reactor configurations to position themselves in the technological market, and achieve commercial success. Notwithstanding, hybrid photobioreactors have also em...

Combustion processes contribute to the deleterious products emission in the environment. This has stimulated the development of disruptive technologies with mitigation potential, which race with climate change in real-time, such as those based on microalgae. Many works are often published on this subject, but evaluation of technological trends invo...

Microalgae have great potential to become a new crop that could significantly impact the world's need for food in the 21st century. Despite their potential as a food ingredient, microalgae need social acceptance as food. In addition, organoleptic traits, such as aroma, are key factors for humans to accept microalgae as part of their diet. In this s...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding different concentrations (5, 20, and 40%) of red onion (Allium cepa L.) peel extract to probiotic microparticles on the viability and stability of a Lactobacillus casei LC03 probiotic. The survival of the probiotic under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, its viability in storage, and the resis...

There are still limitations in the pigment extraction methods used in microalgae biomass, especially for laboratory scale. This work aimed to develop a simple method for simultaneous extraction of chlorophylls and carotenoids from the microalgae Spirulina sp. and Scenedesmus obliquus. The extraction was performed using a methanol/chloroform (2:1 v/...

The intensive utilization of chemical fertilizers over the past few years has led to serious environmental complications besides to negatively influencing human and animal health. It is suggested that these products are responsible for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to severely worsening soil quality and crop productivity...

The imminent unsustainability of water resources and ecosystem security is strictly related to anthropogenic action. Eutrophication of water bodies and toxicity given activity of recalcitrant compounds, such as the release of greenhouse gases, are central adversities in the unfolding of the global economy hereinafter. Wastewater standardly contains...

The composition of microalgae can contribute to nutritious and functional diets. Among the functional compounds, carotenoids are in focus since positive effects on human health have been established, which are in turn related to their bioaccessibility. In addition to essential nutrients, our hypothesis was that microalgae biomasses could be used as...

Polluting compounds generated by anthropogenic actions are in focus by the growing awareness about their risks on human health. Associated with this, there is a concern in ensuring for the present and future generations an ecologically balanced environment. Unfortunately, remediation conventional techniques are expensive and generate undesirable by...

The life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a rigorous framework, being a tool that can be used to assess environmental impact associated with a range of categories of the life stages of a product and/or system, since the extraction of raw materials, processing, manufacturing, distribution, up until the use of materials. This way, the LCA provides a c...

To supply the wide demand for pork meat around the world, there is an increase in the production in swine farms and the consequent increase of swine wastewater rich in carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals, and xenobiotics that affect the ecosystems and human health. Several physical and chemical methods based on volatilization or physical sep...

Phormidium autumnale (P. autumnale) is a cyanobacteria with an unknown metabolic system, since only few studies have been reported. Among the produced metabolites, sterols profile is important considering the ability to this cyanobacterium in producing such compounds and their important benefits for human health. In this study, compressed fluid tec...

To date, it has not been possible to establish the economic viability of the production of microalgae biodiesel. Relevant issues associated with commercial-scale microalgae cultivation need to be addressed to make this biofuel a reality. The high demand for water and nutrients represents a significant challenge. The use of wastewater for bioenergy...

High accumulation of generated plastic waste is a growing concern. Alternatively, scientific efforts are underway to drive industrial demand to replace these products with superior quality, adequate biodegradable resources. Cyanobacteria are a versatile group of phototrophic prokaryotes capable of producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) using sunlig...

Microalgae produce many metabolites with diversified structures that play important roles in their development. This work evaluated the effects of different climatic variables, seasons, and light/dark phases in the production of volatile organic compounds by Scenedesmus obliquus CPCC05, focusing on the simulation of climatic variables (average temp...

The objective of this study was to produce microcapsules containing Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-02 by complex coacervation followed by crosslinking with transglutaminase and to evaluate the effect of their addition on different fruit juices, as well as the probiotic viability of L. acidophilus and its effect on fruit juices during storage. To this...

The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of the main aspects related to the design of photobioreactors for microalgae culture. The chapter presents a broad approach to the parameters associated with hydrodynamic aspects, being considered fundamentals as superficial liquid velocity, superficial gas velocity, gas holdup, flow regimes, mixing...