报告人：意大利国立研究委员会“吉里奥·纳塔”化学科技研究所Francesco Secundo教授
时间：2024年11月18日上午10:00-12:00
地点：工学院252教室
联系人：周宇光 （zhouyg@cau.edu.cn）、李煜（liyu@cau.edu.cn）
专家简介：
Dr. Francesco Secundo graduated in Biological Sciences from the University of Milan, Italy, in 1992. Leveraging over three decades of research experience, he currently holds the position of Research Director at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), where he has been actively involved in scientific research since 1986. Dr. Secundo’s prolific career is documented by more than 135 publications in international journals, with an H-index of 35 (Scopus).
Dr. Secundo's research has primarily centered on enzymology, including enzyme applications in organic synthesis and biotechnology. His work has advanced the understanding of enzyme formulations and their effect on enzyme activity. He has also led studies analyzing proteins, lipids, and antibiotics in food through a variety of analytical techniques. More recently, he has explored the potential of microalgae for biorefinery applications.
In addition to his research, Dr. Secundo serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Industrial Biotechnology section of BioTech (MDPI) and is an Associate Editor for Biocatalysis and Biotransformation (Taylor & Francis) and a editorial board member for Catalysts (MDPI), Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering (Elsevier), and Marine Life Science & Technology (Springer).
报告主要内容：
Biorefineries play a crucial role in converting biological feedstocks, such as plant biomass (e.g., agricultural residues, wood, and organic waste), into biofuels, biochemicals, or biopolymers, thereby reducing reliance on non-renewable resources. Notably, biochemical processes conducted at low temperatures and pressures, facilitated by microorganisms or enzymes, enable the production of high-value products from diverse feedstocks, including sugars, starches, lignocellulosic materials, and oil-based crops, often sourced from agri-food industries, as well as marine biomass, such as seaweed and algae, which are harvested from aquatic environments.
Microalgae have garnered considerable interest due to their ease of cultivation and diverse product potential, including antioxidants, oils (suitable for food, feed, and biofuels), and antimicrobials. Furthermore, in comparison to other microorganisms, microalgae and cyanobacteria possess the unique ability to grow under autotrophic, mixotrophic, and heterotrophic conditions, making them versatile tools for various biorefinery applications.
In the presentation, the potential of microalgae and cyanobacteria for the production of biomass intended for the extraction of lipids, antimicrobials, and plant biostimulants will be introduced and discussed.