Alicia Prieto

Integrated valorization of glycerol and PET into lipids and PHAs using an engineered Yarrowia lipolytica strain and a Pseudomonas-Comamonas consortium

This paper presents a yeast-bacterial workflow to convert glycerol and PET into lipids and bioplastics using engineered strains and a consortium.

Integrated valorisation of PET and xylose using the oleaginous microorganisms Yarrowia lipolytica and Rhodococcus jostii

This paper demonstrates an integrated biotechnological system using Yarrowia lipolytica and Rhodococcus jostii to degrade PET and convert its monomers into microbial lipids, enabling sustainable plastic waste upcycling.

AI-assisted improvement of Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase using an Ensemble of Protein Language Models

This paper uses an ensemble of protein language models to identify beneficial mutations in Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase, improving catalytic efficiency and thermostability without supervised training.

Biochemical Upcycling of PET via Glycolysis and Engineered Microbial Consortia

This paper presents a biochemical approach using glycolysis and engineered microbial consortia to upcycle post-consumer PET into PHAs, demonstrating efficient depolymerization and monomer conversion.

Integrating Fungal-Bacterial Synergy to Enhance Circular MFC-Hydroponic Performance

This study evaluates microbial consortia in MFCs to enhance wastewater treatment and electricity generation while supporting plant growth through PGPS production.

Pseudomonas putida JM37 as a novel bacterial chassis for ethylene glycol upcycling

This study identifies Pseudomonas putida JM37 as a bacterial chassis capable of efficiently metabolizing ethylene glycol and producing polyhydroxyalkanoates, with potential for biotechnological applications.

Synthetic Yarrowia lipolytica consortium for efficient conversion of lignocellulosic oligosaccharides into lipids

This study demonstrates a synthetic Yarrowia lipolytica consortium that efficiently converts lignocellulosic oligosaccharides into lipids, with division-of-labor strategies outperforming multifunctional monocultures.

Valorization of mushroom by-products for sustainability: exploring antioxidant and prebiotic properties

This study evaluates the antioxidant, prebiotic, and antimicrobial properties of extracts from mushroom by-products to explore their potential for sustainable food applications.