Description: Lipases: Foundations, Applications, and Perspectives, a new volume in the Foundations and Frontiers of Enzymology series, offers a practical, in-depth discussion of lipases and instruction in their use across research and industry. Here, global experts in the field introduce readers to basic lipase biology and the history of the field, interfacial activation and lipase lids, evolving analytical techniques and technology for studying lipases, and a range of lipase applications, from health and drug discovery to biofuels, food, cosmetics, and waste treatment. Lipase sources and production methods discussed include mammalian lipases, microbial lipase production, biomass lipase production, immobilized lipases, and tailor-made recombinant lipases, among other approaches.
Brief description:
Dr. Eliane Cipolatti is a Food Engineer, graduated from the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG, Brazil), and holds a Ph.D. in Food Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC, Brazil). As part of her doctoral training, she completed a research internship at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, Espanha) in Madrid, Spain, furthering her expertise in enzyme technology and biocatalysis. Currently, she is a Professor at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), where she lectures in the Department of Food Engineering and contributes to the Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering. Her multidisciplinary research is centered on food science and technology, enzyme engineering, and bioprocess development, with an emphasis on sustainable applications. Dr. Cipolatti leads projects on enzyme production through solid-state and submerged fermentation, enzyme immobilization techniques, and the synthesis of bioactive esters. Her studies also encompass the extraction, stabilization, and functional characterization of carotenoids and phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. Her current H-index is 22.
A significant part of her work is dedicated to innovating biocatalysis strategies for industrial processes, aiming to enhance the bioavailability and stability of functional compounds from agro-industrial residues, thus promoting circular economy and environmental sustainability.