Bioprodutos obtidos pelo gênero Rhodotorula: uma análise cienciométrica

Abstract

The exploration of microorganisms for the production of bioproducts has been highlighted as a sustainable and promising approach. Among these bioproducts, microbial lipids have aroused interest as a potential source for biofuels, presenting advantages such as independence from large cultivation areas and climatic conditions. Another focus of research falls on carotenoids, high-value compounds, whose production from microorganisms offers a viable alternative, including the use of waste as a nutrient source. Polysaccharides, due to their diversity, have applications in various sectors, with growing interest in their biological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. In order to optimize the production of these bioproducts, strategies such as environmental stress and microbial interactions have stood out. Studies involving the Rhodotorula genus demonstrate the ability to produce lipids, carotenoids, and EPS (exopolysaccharides), in addition to having efficacy in the use of agro-industrial waste as a substrate. The evaluation of these scientific advances is facilitated by the use of bibliometrics and scientometrics, which provide a comprehensive understanding of trends, publication patterns, and the scientific growth of the area over time. Thus, this study carried out the analysis of the data obtained through research in the Web of Science database, using the terms (“rhodotorula” AND (lipid*) OR (“single cell oil*”) OR (carotenoid*) OR exopolysaccharide*), with the aim of tracing the profile of this constantly evolving area, identifying the main contributors and outlining the future paths of research. Thus, 485 articles were obtained after data filtering, these being analyzed using the Bibliometrix software. In addition, the articles were classified in order of academic relevance through the equation and Methodi Ordinatio methodology, after being analyzed through the systematic reading of the 20 articles with the highest relevance. In this way, the yeast of the Rhodotorula genus has various industrial applications, in addition to being able to be cultivated using alternative sources as a substrate, thus demonstrating that the studies in the area also present an approach that not only promotes sustainability but also optimizes the economic efficiency of the production process.