Faculty of Natural Resource Sciences

Gustavo Graciano Fonseca

Professor
Website

Location

  • R215
  • Borgir rannsóknarhús

Specialisation

Bioprocesses Biomaterials Biofuels Microbial metabolism Food science and technology Fisheries Waste valorization
Research portal - Gustavo Graciano Fonseca 

General information

Courses

MAT1106110
Fish as food
MFR1106110
Food Science
BLT1504230
Blue biotechnology
BLH1504230
Blue Bioeconomy
LOK1145050
Master’s Thesis
SSA2160200
Master’s thesis
LFT1106120
Biotechnology
HAF3110210
Practical scientific skills
LOK1145050
Master’s Thesis
SSA2160200
Master’s thesis
BLT1504230
Blue biotechnology
BLH1504230
Blue Bioeconomy

Education

2007
University of São Paulo, Ph.D. Biotechnology
2003
Federal University of Santa Catarina, MS Food Engineering
2000
Federal University of Rio Grande, BS Food Engineering

Career

2022
University of Akureyri, Professor
2015 - 2022
Federal University of Grande Dourados, Associated Professor
2018 - 2019
University of West Santa Catarina, Visiting Professor
2008 - 2015
Federal University of Grande Dourados, Adjunct Professor
2013 - 2013
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Visiting Professor
2007 - 2008
Federal University of Rio Grande, Project-leader
2007 - 2007
University of Saarland, Postdoc
2005 - 2006
University of Saarland, PhD Research stay

Research

2024
Development of highly biodegradable and sustainable films based on pequi pulp
2024
Emulsified sausages obtained from mechanically separated meat of yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)
2024
Sugar consumption profiles in mead production using accessible control analysis
2024
Use of cerrado plants as an alternative in the control of bacterial contamination in the alcoholic fermentation process
2024
Physiological evaluation of yeast strains under anaerobic conditions using glucose, fructose, or sucrose as the carbon source
2024
Advances and perspectives on the application of essential oils in food packaging films, coatings, and nanoencapsulated materials
2023
Microbial count, chemical composition and fatty acid profile of biological silage obtained from pacu and spotted sorubim fish waste using lactic acid bacteria fermentation
2023
Valorization of pulp and viscera from hybrid sorubim and pacu by production of protein concentrate using alkaline solubilization
2023
Physical and microbiological characterisation of artisanal cheese and isolation, identification, and in vitro evaluation of Lactobacillus strains with probiotic potential and antibiotic susceptibility
2023
Characterization of fillets of Amazon and real hybrid sorubins
2023
Development and Evaluation of Low-Carb Cakes Produced from Green Bocaiuva Pulp Enriched with Pleurotus Ostreatus
2023
Catalytic properties of amylases produced by Cunninghamella echinulata and Rhizopus microsporus
2023
Plant-derived antimicrobial peptides
2022
Metabolic engineering of Kluyveromyces marxianus for biomass-based applications
2022
UV-B Irradiation Effect on Microalgae Performance in the Remediation of Effluent Derived from the Cigarette Butt Cleaning Process
2022
Clarification of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) vinasse for microalgae cultivation
2022
Xylanases of Trichoderma koningii and Trichoderma pseudokoningii: Production, characterization and application as additives in the digestibility of forage for cattle
2022
Development and characterisation of cooked inlaid sausages with fillet and mechanically separated meat of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
2022
Physicochemical properties, mineral and fatty acids composition of Jackfruit seeds flour of two varieties from Brazilian Midwest
2022
Development and Evaluation of fish-based Sauce Prepared with Mechanically Separated Meat of Hybrid Sorubim
2022
Remediation Capacity of Different Microalgae in Effluents Derived from the Cigarette Butt Cleaning Process
2022
Evaluation of Chlorella sorokiniana cultivated in outdoor photobioreactors for biodiesel production
2022
Evaluation of the yield, productivity, and composition of fatty acids methyl esters (FAME) obtained from the lipidic fractions extracted from Chlorella sorokiniana by using ultrasound and agitation combined with solvents
2022
Quality and acceptance of ready-to-cook dishes prepared with fillet and belly flap area of hybrid sorubim
2022
Evaluation of Chlorella sorokiniana biomass recovery by using different chemical-based flocculants
2022
Preparation of a sustainable Zeolite A using an agroindustry solid waste loaded with silver nanoparticles: Antimicrobial activity study
2021
Growth and proximate composition of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivated on green bocaiuva pulp substrates with different nitrogen sources
2021
Development and evaluation of low-fat ready-made dishes prepared by the sous vide process from hybrid sorubim fillets by using different treatments
2021
Chemical, physical, microbiological and sensory analyzes of fillets of hybrid sorubins
2021
Evaluation of recycled oil refining techniques for biodiesel production
2021
Biodiesel producing industries: correct destination for effluents through the implementation of cleaner production policies
2021
Feasibility of Using Fillet and Mechanically Separated Meat of Hybrid Sorubim in Inlaid Ham Type Products
2021
Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) waste protein-based films
2021
Development and characterization of low fat cooked yacare (Caiman yacare) meat sausages
2021
Production of ciriguela (Spondias purpurea L.) spirits using different Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains
2021
β-glucosidase from thermophilic fungus Thermoascus crustaceus: production and industrial potential
2020
Evaluation of the Fermentative Capacity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CAT-1 and BB9 Strains and Pichia kudriavzevii BB2 at Simulated Industrial Conditions
2020
Synergy of Biodegradable Polymer Coatings with Quaternary Ammonium Salts Mediating Barrier Function Against Bacterial Contamination and Dehydration of Eggs
2020
Development and characterization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) protein isolate-based biopolymer films incorporated with essential oils and nanoclay
2020
Effects of the carbon source on the physiology and invertase activity of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae FT858
2020
Changes in biochemical composition of cassava and beet residues during solid state bioprocess with Pleurotus ostreatus
2020
Development and characterization of biopolymer films based on bocaiuva (Acromonia aculeata) flour
2020
Evaluation of enzymatic hydrolysis applied to fish by-product oil through chemical parameters
2020
Biotechnological potential of Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Scenedesmus spinosus and Scenedesmus acuminatus
2020
Biotransformation of fruit residues via solid state bioprocess using Lichtheimia ramosa
2020
Effects of the carbon source and the interaction between carbon sources on the physiology of the industrial Saccharomyces cerevisiae CAT-1
2020
Influence of luminosity, carbon source and concentration of salts in the physiology of Chlorella sorokiniana
2020
Analysis of Hybrid Sorubim Protein Films Incorporated with Glycerol and Clove Essential Oil for Packaging Applications
2020
Evaluation of sausages obtained from mechanically separated Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) meat and prepared using different homogenizing and refining processes
2019
Control of pathogens in fresh pork sausage by inclusion of Lactobacillus sakei BAS0117
2019
Physiology of yeast strains isolated from Brazilian biomes in a minimal medium using fructose as the sole carbon source reveals potential biotechnological applications
2019
Characterization of different microalgae cultivated in open ponds
2019
Effect of different culture media on growth of Chlorella sorokiniana and the influence of microalgal effluents on the germination of lettuce seeds
2019
Biomass recovery and lipid extraction processes for microalgae biofuels production: A review
2019
Catalytic properties of xylanases produced by Trichoderma piluliferum and Trichoderma viride and their application as additives in bovine feeding
2019
Exploiting Cheese Whey as Co-substrate for Polyhydroxyalkanoates Synthesis from Burkholderia sacchari and as Raw Material for the Development of Biofilms
2019
Milk in Brazil: general aspects of quality
2019
Technological Potential of antimicrobial peptides: A systematic review
2018
Catalytic and thermodynamic properties of β-glucosidases produced by Lichtheimia corymbifera and Byssochlamys spectabilis
2018
Catalytic properties of cellulases and hemicellulases produced by Lichtheimia ramosa : Potential for sugarcane bagasse saccharification
2018
Biochemical characterization and evaluation of invertases produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CAT-1 and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa for the production of fructooligosaccharides
2018
Bioprospection of freshwater microalgae from Bonito, MS, Brazil
2018
From food waste to by-product: Effect of chemical refining on quality of roasted pork greasy residue
2018
Biochemical evaluation, molecular characterization and identification of novel yeast strains isolated from Brazilian savannah fruits, chicken litter and a sugar and alcohol mill with biotechnological potential for biofuel and food industries
2018
Development of Multilayer Films Obtained From Epoxidized Methyl Esters, Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Their Combinations
2018
Evaluation of protein isolate obtained from byproducts of hybrid sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum x Pseudoplatystoma corruscans)
2018
Screening of an adapted culture medium composed by different carbon sources for heterotrophic cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris using a microplate assay
2018
Transglutaminase addition increases quality and acceptation of sausages obtained from mechanically separated meat of hybrid sorubins
2017
Effect of washing cycles on the quality of surimi-like material obtained from mechanically deboned chicken meat
2017
Influence of Adding Recovered Protein from Processing Wastewater on the Quality of Mechanically Separated Chicken Meat Surimi Like-Material
2017
Development and characterization of multilayer films based on polyhydroxyalkanoates and hydrocolloids
2017
Catalytic Properties of Amylolytic Enzymes Produced by Gongronella butleri Using Agroindustrial Residues on Solid-State Fermentation
2017
Effect of treatments and washing cycles on the quality of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) protein concentrate
2016
Brazilian savannah fruits: Characteristics, properties, and potential applications
2016
Growth of Burkholderia sacchari LFM 101 cultivated in glucose, sucrose and glycerol at different temperatures
2016
Alkali process for chitin extraction and chitosan production from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) scales
2016
Production, characterization, and evaluation of the stability of biodiesel obtained from greasy agroindustrial waste during storage
2016
Predicting bacterial growth in raw, salted, and cooked chicken breast fillets during storage
2016
Production and characterization of -glucosidase from Gongronella butleri by solid-state fermentation
2016
Production and catalytic properties of amylases from Lichtheimia ramosa and Thermoascus aurantiacus by solid-state fermentation
2016
Production of xylanase by a new strain of Thermoascus aurantiacus: obtainment of enzymatic extract with reduced cellulolytic activity for application in pulp and paper industries
2016
Quality assessment of Nile tilapia and hybrid sorubim oils during low temperature storage
2015
Avaliação fisiológica do crescimento da Saccharomyces cerevisiae CAT-1 em diferentes fontes de carbono à 30 e 37°C
2015
Bioconversão de resíduos de laranja, maracujá e uva por Lichtheimia ramosa via bioprocesso em estado sólido
2015
Caracterização fisiológica e do perfil de ácidos graxos das microalgas Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Scenedesmus spinosus e Scenedesmus acuminatus
2015
Cinéticas de crescimento, consumo de açúcar e formação de metabólitos de leveduras isoladas em usina da Região Centro-Oeste utilizando frutose como fonte de carbono
2015
Estudo cinético de leveduras isoladas de frutas da Região Centro-Oeste utilizando frutose como fonte de carbono
2015
Production of β-glucosidase on solid-state fermentation by Lichtheimia ramosa in agroindustrial residues: Characterization and catalytic properties of the enzymatic extract
2015
Bioprospecting of yeasts for amylase production in solid state fermentation and evaluation of the catalytic properties of enzymatic extracts
2015
Optimization of parameters for obtaining surimi-like material from mechanically separated chicken meat using response surface methodology
2015
Characterization and Monitoring of the Oxidative Stability of Pork Grease
2015
Evaluation of toxicity of Bordeaux Mixture in Aedes aegypti larvae (L. 1672) (Diptera: Culicidae) and Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
2015
Production of biodiesel via methyl and ethyl routes from Nile tilapia and hybrid sorubim crude oils
2015
Turning pork processing waste into value-added chemicals for the food industry
2014
Atividade Antimicrobiana de Filmes À Base de Amido Adicionados de Óleos Essenciais
2014
Production and characterization of crude and refined oils obtained from the co-products of Nile tilapia and hybrid sorubim processing
2014
Yield, viscosity, and gel strength of wami tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis hornorum) skin gelatin: Optimization of the extraction process
2014
Characterization of wami tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis hornorum) skin gelatin: microbiological, rheological and structural properties
2014
Fundamentals and biotechnological applications of downstream processing technologies
2014
Physiology of Lichtheimia ramosa obtained by solid-state bioprocess using fruit wastes as substrate
2014
Use of pineapple (Ananas comosus) residues via solid state bioprocess with the fungus Lichtheimia ramosa
2013
Isolation, identification and characterization of a novel high level β-glucosidase-producing Lichtheimia ramosa strain
2013
Production of enzymes from Lichtheimia ramosa using Brazilian savannah fruit wastes as substrate on solid state bioprocesses
2013
Influence of treatments in the quality of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fillets
2013
Evaluation of frankfurters obtained from croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) surimi and mechanically deboned chicken meat surimi-like material
2013
Growth of the yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus CBS 6556 on different sugar combinations as sole carbon and energy source
2013
Biotransformation of Pequi and Guavira Fruit Wastes via Solid State Bioprocess Using Pleurotus Sajor-Caju
2013
Cellulosic ethanol and its co-products from different substrates, pretreatments, microorganisms and bioprocesses: A review
2013
Effects of soybean protein, potato starch and pig lard on the properties of frankfurters formulated from mechanically separated chicken meat surimi-like material
2013
Enhancement of Functional Properties of Wami Tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis hornorum) Skin Gelatin at Different pH Values
2013
Growth performance of microalgae exposed to CO2
2013
Hybrid sorubim viscera protein concentrate in the diets for barred sorubim
2013
Low-fat frankfurters from protein concentrates of tilapia viscera and mechanically separated tilapia meat
2013
Physical and chemical properties of wami tilapia skin gelatin
2012
Comparisons of the properties of whitemouth croaker (Micropogonias furnieri) surimi and mechanically deboned chicken meat surimi-like material
2011
Utilization of agro-industrial residues and municipal waste of plant origin for cellulosic ethanol production
2010
Microbial growth in chicken breast products during supply chain simulation
2009
Effect of extraction parameters on the properties of gelatin from king weakfish (Macrodon ancylodon) Bones
2009
Protein enrichment and digestibility of soft rush (Juncus effusus) and rice residues using edible mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus sajor-caju
2008
The yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus and its biotechnological potential
2008
Effect of L-Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Metabisulfite in the Inhibition of the Enzymatic Browning of Minimally Processed Apple
2008
Oyster Mushrooms Species Differentiation Through Molecular Markers RAPD
2008
Biodegradable polyesters from cheese whey
2008
Production and characterization of poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate) from recombinant Escherichia coli grown on cheap renewable carbon substrates
2007
Physiology of the yeast Kluyveromyces marxianus during batch and chemostat cultures with glucose as the sole carbon source
2007
Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production by Recombinant Escherichia coli Using Low Cost Substrate
2007
Production of Hog Meat under the Concepts of Clean Technology
2006
Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production by Recombinant Escherichia coli Harboring the Structural Genes of the Polyhydroxyalkanoate Synthases of Ralstonia eutropha and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using Low Cost Substrate
2006
Plasmid stability in PHA-producing recombinant Escherichia coli strains
2006
Reduction of Drying and Ripening Times During the Italian Type Salami Production
2006
Application of Factorial Design to Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production by Recombinant Escherichia coli
2006
Poly-(3-hydroxybutyrate) production by recombinant Escherichia coli using cheap renewable carbon sources and a supplement
2006
Use of vegetable oils as substrates for medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates production by recombinant Escherichia coli
2005
Growth and metabolite formation during batch and chemostat cultures of Kluyveromyces marxianus CBS 6556
2005
Growth, substrate consumption and metabolite formation during aerobic batch cultivations of Kluyveromyces marxianus CBS 6556 on different carbon sources