The Bastos Research Group creates bio-based chemicals for technological innovation.
We are based at the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Fundamental
Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, Lab. 477. 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil | +55(11)3091-9133, elbastos@usp.br
Betalains are our preferred starting materials.
They are water-soluble natural pigments that have been consumed in food for centuries.
Beta vulgaris
Beetroot
Gomphrena globosa
Globe Amaranth
Amaranthus spp.
Amaranth
Bougainvillea glabra
Lesser Bougainvillea
Portulaca grandiflora
Eleven o'clock
Celosia cristata
Cockscomb
Mirabilis jalapa
Marvel of Peru
Amanita muscaria
Fly agaric
We use a multidisciplinary approach to study betalains and derivatives thereof.
Physical organic chemistry and photochemistry of bio-based compounds.
Here are some selected publications and news.
1,2-Dioxetanedione
Cyclic peroxidic carbon dioxide dimer fuels peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence
J Org Chem, 86: 11434 (2021)
We emphasize problem solving, ethics, writing, critical thinking, and hands-on experience.
Students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree may join the group either through the postgraduate program in chemistry at IQ-USP or in science and technology/chemistry at UFABC.
Principal investigator
Prof. Erick Leite Bastos
Associate Professor, IQ-USP | elbastos@usp.br
Pronouns: (He, Him, His)
UFABC (2006-2011), USP (2011-present)
Brazilian Chemical Society: Director of the Photochemistry Division (2010-2012; 2018-2020).
IUPAC: Member of the Subcommittee on Photochemistry (2021-present).
CV: ORCID • LATTES • RESEARCH GATE
Current group members
Doctoral candidates
Fábio Nery de Assis
Ihasmyn Farias Martins
Alexandre Barros Barbosa
Marcos Vinicius dos Santos Sales
Nicaely Maria de Oliveira Pereira
Francisco Gobbi Barbosa
Carine de Arruda
Master's candidates
Matheus Avelino Nunes
Selected Alumni
Doctorate
Dr. Arthur Bonfá Fernandes
Dr. Ana Clara Beltran Rodrigues
Dr. Ana Paula Eskildsen Pagano
Dr. Barbara Coelho de Freitas
Dr. Letícia Christina Pires Gonçalves
Dr. Nathana Barbosa Lopes
Dr. Renan Moraes Pioli
Master's
Dr. Ana Clara Beltran Rodrigues
Dr. Karina Kinuyo Nakashima
MSc. Larissa Cerrato Esteves
MSc. Marco Aurélio de Souza Trassi
MSc. Monica Teixeira dos Santos
MSc. Rayani Almeida de Lima
MSc. Renan Rodini Mattioli
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The imagination is the limit.
The lab is well equipped to support research and nurture curiosity.
spectrophotometry • spectroelectrochemistry • spectrofluorimetry • automated chromatography • high-performance liquid chromatography • mass spectrometry • automated chromatography • fluorescence microscopy • cell culture • biosafety cabinet • 3D printing • time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (ns to ps) • monomode microwave source • conventional synthesis equipment and fume hoods • student room
USP • UFABC • FAPESP • CNPq • CAPES • NATURA
We enjoy collaborating with other groups to share expertise, ideas, and have great time together.
🇧🇷 Brazil
Prof. Cassius Stevani, IQ-USP
Prof. Carlos Hotta, IQ-USP
Dr. Douglas Mendel, IQ-USP
Prof. Eudes Fileti, UNIFESP-SJC
Prof. Fabiano Rodembusch, UFRGS
Prof. Frank Quina, IQ-USP
Prof. Josué Caldas Santos, UFAL
Prof. Maurício Baptista, IQ-USP
Prof. Omar El Seoud, IQ-USP
Prof. Pedro Vidinha, IQ-USP
Prof. Renata Tonelli, UNIFESP-Diadema
Prof. Romulo Ando, IQ-USP
Prof. Thiago Correra, IQ-USP
Prof. Wilhelm J. Baader, IQ-USP
🇵🇹 Portugal
Prof. Ermelinda Maçoas, IST-Lisbon
Prof. José Manuel Gaspar Martinho, IST- Lisbon
🇸🇪 Sweden
Prof. Jacinto Sá, Uppsala University
Dr. Cristina Paun, Peafowl Solar Power
🇯🇵 Japan
Prof. Marcos Neves, Tsukuba University
🇺🇸 USA
Prof. Douglas Brash, Yale University
Dr. Sandra Maria da Silva, NIST
🇩🇪 Germany
Dr. Dieter Weiss, FSU-Jena
Dr. Willibald Schliemann, IPB-Halle (Saale)
Dr. Ana Clara Rodrigues, EMBL-Heidelberg
🇮🇹 Italy
Prof. Mario Allegra, University of Palermo
🇫🇷 France
Dr. Letícia Gonçalves, Roca Therapeutics
