Ciencias Exactas y Ciencias de la Salud
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Pertenecen a esta colección Tesis y Trabajos de grado de las Maestrías correspondientes a las Escuelas de Ingeniería y Ciencias así como a Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud.
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- Evaluation of halomonas campaniensis as a platform for producing biotechnological compounds from agro-industrial waste(Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2024-06-10) Pacheco Hernández, Lynette Miroslava; Torres Acosta, Mario Antonio; emipsanchez; Castro Martínez, Claudia; School of Engineering and Sciences; Campus Monterrey; Licona Cassani, CuauhtémocThe generation of biotechnological products represents an alternative to many chemical-based processes, although they might have high costs and contribute to general pollution. For this reason, it is relevant to find non-conventional extremophile microorganisms, such as the genre Halomonas, that can grow in high salinity or extreme pH, and to be able to grow using waste treams for circular bioeconomy. Particularly, H. campaniensis can produce polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biodegradable polymer with the potential to replace conventional plastics. The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of H. campaniensis to generate biomass and PHB using alternative substrates (urea as nitrogen source and orange peel residues for carbon source). First, a contrast between the use of yeast extract and urea was performed to determine optimal urea concentration. Then, a range of concentrations of orange peel hydrolysate were employed (10% to 100% v/v) to monitor biomass and PHB production through time. Results show that the use of urea (4 g/L) to replace yeast extract (5 g/L) from LB media is a viable and more cost-effective alternative, with both achieving the same level of biomass. Regarding the growth in orange peel-based media, biomass from LB and this new media achieved a comparable level in less time. The production of PHB was shown to achieve a maximum concentration at 24 hours after inoculation. Overall, the highest biomass production was obtained whenusing 40% hydrolysate concentration for 24 hours. In contrast, the highest PHB yield was achieved at 60% hydrolysate concentration after 24 hours. Additionally, this work established and optimized a highly efficient transformation protocol for H. campaniensis, enabling future genetic engineering efforts to improve PHB production or introduce new metabolic pathways. These results demonstrate the potential of H. to convert orange peel waste into PHB efficiently, contributing to the circular economy by converting agro-industrial residues into high-value products while reducing environmental impact.
- Impact of pulsed electric fields on fermentation process during yogurt production(Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 2022-06) Miranda Mejía, Graciela A.; MORALES DE LA PEÑA, MARIANA; 223211; Morales de la Peña, Mariana; puemcuervo; Arredondo Ochoa, Teresita; Gomez, Lorena; School of Engineering and Sciences; Campus Monterrey; Tejada Ortigoza, ViridianaA study on the effect of pulsed electric fields (PEF) application to the inoculum for natural drinkable yogurt production is presented in this dissertation. This research involves the fermentation time optimization of yogurt production through the application of PEF, as well as the evaluation of the proximal composition, physicochemical characterization, and a discriminatory sensory perception test immediately after processing and during storage of the obtained yogurt treated with PEF, having a control yogurt as a reference. Chapter 1 includes the motivation, problem statement, and context of this study. Chapter 2 is related to the hypothesis and objectives. Chapter 3 comprises the theoretical framework regarding yogurt production, Lacto-fermentation, and PEF principles and applications. Chapter 4 details the materials and methods to conduct the experimental work. Chapter 5 focuses on the results analysis and a discussion. Chapter 6 includes conclusions and recommendations. Finally, it is included a disclosure regarding scientific material and an appendix section containing complementary information collected during data organization and analysis. Overall, this master’s dissertation demonstrated that PEF technology is a potential alternative to optimize yogurt production processes through the reduction of fermentation time without significantly altering its proximal content and physicochemical characteristics and sensory perception, resulting in a final pro are included duct similar to that one obtained by the conventional process.