World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Heizir F. de Castro

Heizir F. de Castro

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
53
Citations
9055
World Ranking
13177
National Ranking
100

Best Publications

  • Modificação de óleos e gorduras por biotransformação

    Heizir F. de Castro;Adriano A. Mendes;Júlio C. dos Santos;Cláudio L. de Aguiar

  • Properties and biotechnological applications of porcine pancreatic lipase

    Unknown

  • Characterization and utilization of Candida rugosa lipase immobilized on controlled pore silica.

    Unknown

  • Removal of heavy metals by an Aspergillus terreus strain immobilized in a polyurethane matrix

    M.A. Dias;I.C.A. Lacerda;P.F. Pimentel;H.F. De Castro

  • Characterization and Utilization of Candida rugosa Lipase Immobilized on Controlled Pore Silica

    Unknown

  • Biodiesel Synthesis by Enzymatic Transesterification of Palm Oil with Ethanol Using Lipases from Several Sources Immobilized on Silica-PVA Composite

    Unknown

  • Immobilization and stabilization of microbial lipases by multipoint covalent attachment on aldehyde-resin affinity: Application of the biocatalysts in biodiesel synthesis

    Unknown

  • Kinetic Studies of Lipase from Candida rugosa

    Unknown

  • Immobilisation studies and catalytic properties of microbial lipase onto styrene–divinylbenzene copolymer

    Unknown

  • Kinetic studies of lipase from Candida rugosa: a comparative study between free and immobilized enzyme onto porous chitosan beads.

    Unknown

  • Immobilization and catalytic properties of lipase on chitosan for hydrolysis and esterification reactions

    Unknown

  • Effect of the enzymatic hydrolysis pretreatment of lipids-rich wastewater on the anaerobic biodigestion.

    Unknown

  • Solid acid as catalyst for biodiesel production via simultaneous esterification and transesterification of macaw palm oil

    Unknown

  • Evaluation of the catalytic properties of Burkholderia cepacia lipase immobilized on non-commercial matrices to be used in biodiesel synthesis from different feedstocks.

    Patricia C.M. Da Rós;Guilherme A.M. Silva;Adriano A. Mendes;Julio C. Santos

  • Multipoint covalent immobilization of lipase on chitosan hybrid hydrogels: influence of the polyelectrolyte complex type and chemical modification on the catalytic properties of the biocatalysts

    Unknown

  • Immobilization of lipase on chitin and its use in nonconventional biocatalysis.

    Unknown

  • Aplicação de quitosana como suporte para a imobilização de enzimas de interesse industrial

    Unknown

  • An integrated approach to produce biodiesel and monoglycerides by enzymatic interestification of babassu oil (Orbinya sp).

    Larissa Freitas;Patricia C.M. Da Rós;Julio C. Santos;Heizir F. de Castro

  • Influence of the alkyl-substituted silane precursor on sol–gel encapsulated lipase activity

    Unknown

  • Evaluation of immobilized lipases on poly-hydroxybutyrate beads to catalyze biodiesel synthesis

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Carlos A. Rosa
Carlos A. Rosa Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Antonio Bonomi
Antonio Bonomi State University of Campinas
Newton C. M. Gomes
Newton C. M. Gomes University of Aveiro
Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente Spanish National Research Council
Inês Conceição Roberto
Inês Conceição Roberto Universidade de São Paulo

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse career options, many of which require specialized education. For those interested in healthcare, understanding how much schooling to be a pharmacist is essential, as becoming a pharmacist typically involves completing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program after undergraduate studies in chemistry or related fields.

Chemistry graduates may also explore forensic science. Pursuing an online forensic science degree is an accessible pathway to enter this field, combining chemistry knowledge with criminal investigations. This can lead to roles such as a forensic analyst or crime lab technician.

For those drawn to more specialized roles in pathology, learning how to become an autopsy technician highlights the education and skills required to assist medical examiners, a career that often involves detailed scientific analysis linked closely to chemistry.

Additionally, graduates interested in the psychological aspects of criminal behavior may consider online advanced study options. Several forensic psychology graduate programs online offer flexible learning formats for those aiming to blend science and psychology in a forensic context.