Amanda Silva de Sousa
Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette
Publications
26
Citations
402
Est. group size
~2
Recurring co-author estimate
Active years
14
Publishing since 2012
This researcher works on converting plant biomass, such as sugarcane bagasse, into biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel through enzyme engineering and fermentation with yeast and other microorganisms. Work includes discovering and modifying enzymes (such as xylose isomerases, xylanases, and glucosidases) to make biomass-to-fuel conversion processes more efficient, alongside some catalyst chemistry for biodiesel production. A prospective student would be joining research at the intersection of biochemistry, microbiology, and chemical engineering aimed at renewable energy production.
Publication output has been variable over the last decade, with a peak in 2021 (5 papers) followed by a decline and a smaller resurgence in 2024, averaging about 1.4 papers per year over the last five years.
Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026
- Zinc molybdate: A new catalyst for biodiesel synthesis by simultaneous esterification/transesterification reaction
Fuel · 2024
- Paradigm shift in xylose isomerase usage: a novel scenario with distinct applications
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology · 2021
- Electrostatic interaction optimization improves catalytic rates and thermotolerance on xylanases
Biophysical Journal · 2021
- Simultaneous saccharification isomerization and Co-fermentation – SSICF: A new process concept for second-generation ethanol biorefineries combining immobilized recombinant enzymes and non-GMO Saccharomyces
Renewable Energy · 2021
- Adaptation Strategy to Increase the Tolerance of Scheffersomyces stipitis NRRL Y-7124 to Inhibitors of Sugarcane Bagasse Hemicellulosic Hydrolysate Through Comparative Studies of Proteomics and Fermentation
BioEnergy Research · 2021
- Impact of Early Loss of Lower First Permanent Molars on Third Molar Development and Position
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2021
- Redox potential as a key parameter for monitoring and optimization of xylose fermentation with yeast Spathaspora passalidarum under limited-oxygen conditions
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering · 2020
- Identification of a cold-adapted and metal-stimulated β-1,4-glucanase with potential use in the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2020
- Crystal structure of a novel xylose isomerase from Streptomyces sp. F-1 revealed the presence of unique features that differ from conventional classes
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects · 2020
- A rationally identified marine <scp>GH1</scp> β‐glucosidase has distinguishing functional features for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation
Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · 2020
- Designing a cocktail containing redox enzymes to improve hemicellulosic hydrolysate fermentability by microorganisms
Enzyme and Microbial Technology · 2019
- Cross-Linking with Polyethylenimine Confers Better Functional Characteristics to an Immobilized β-glucosidase from Exiguobacterium antarcticum B7
Catalysts · 2019
- Protocolo de Cuidado Farmacêutico a Indivíduos com Diabetes Mellitus
Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde · 2019
- Conhecimento da população universitária sobre o uso farmacológico da Cannabis sativa
Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde · 2019
- The Coptotermes gestroi aldo–keto reductase: a multipurpose enzyme for biorefinery applications
Biotechnology for Biofuels · 2017
- Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde×2
- Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering×1
- Bioresource Technology×1
- Biotechnology for Biofuels×1
- Critical Reviews in Biotechnology×1
- Shang‐Tian Yang
Engineering · The Ohio State University
- F. M. Cunha
Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette
- Eduardo Ximenes
Engineering · Indiana University
- António dos Santos
Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette
- Deokyeol Jeong
Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.
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