Enzyme technology in Brazil: trade balance and research community

Production, characterization, and immobilization of protease from the yeast Rhodotorula oryzicola

“…Each enzyme has an optimum pH and temperature. An enzyme can undergo ionizations and acquire momentary charges, as well as suffer the rupture of bonds due to the temperature of the medium leading to loss of catalytic activity [3]. The characterization of enzyme activity regarding this operational variable is paramount to identify the conditions that maximize activity.…”

“…Brazil is an enzyme-importing country, and enzymes are still scarcely used in industrial processes when compared to other countries. Thus, there is an urge to close this gap and establish Brazil as a major player in enzyme technology [3].…”

“…for less pollution and cleaning the environment has favored the gradual replacement of chemical processes by enzymatic processes [3,8].…”

Sustainable technology supported by enzymes – prevention and valorization of agroindustrial residues

“…According to the Freedonia Group report, the market for enzymes should grow 6.3% per year until 2017, reaching seven billion dollars (Daiha et al 2016). In this scenario a promising future should be expected for the Brazilian Enzyme Technology community.…”

Produção de coquetéis enzimáticos com potencial no biobranqueamento da polpa de celulose para a fabricação de papel a partir de resíduos lignocelulósicos e fibras secundárias

“…Adicionalmente, a partir da análise de dados obtidos em 2000,2004,2008, 2012 e 2016, referentes às exportações e importações enzimáticas (Alice Web), observa-se que neste período houve um aumento de exportação de enzimas produzidas no Brasil, no entanto o déficit ainda é predominante (Figura 1). Este dado corrobora com o cenário nacional quanto a venda e compra de produtos, uma vez que o país é caracterizado por exportações de bens não industriais, baixa tecnologia e importação de produtos tecnológicos (DAIHA et al, 2016).…”