Leila Queiroz Zepka

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Brazil

Leila Queiroz Zepka is an associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science at the Federal University of Santa Maria in Brazil. Her research covers issues related to microalgae with an emphasis on food science, natural pigments, and novel healthy foods.

15books edited

12chapters authored

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Progress in Microalgae Research - A Path for Shaping Sustainable Futures consolidates the latest research, developments, and advances in the field of microalgae biotechnology. The book’s chapters take a close look at and highlight the wide commercial potential of microalgae-based processes and products. This book is a useful resource for researchers and academic and industry professionals in the field of microalgae biotechnology.

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Progress in Microalgae Research

Edited by Leila Queiroz Zepka

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: 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: A Global Perspective on Vitamin A

By Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Veridiana Vera de Rosso and Leila Queiroz Zepka

Part of the book: Vitamin A

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