LNBR organizes its scientific activities into three integrated divisions that connect biodiversity, biotechnology and sustainability to drive the bioeconomy and the energy transition.
The Biodiversity and Ecosystems Division investigates Brazilian biodiversity and the processes that sustain the functioning and resilience of tropical ecosystems, generating knowledge and solutions for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Its research integrates biodiversity, biotechnology and ecosystem processes, covering the bioprospecting of microorganisms and enzymes, the bioeconomy, the sustainability of production systems and the assessment of carbon emissions and sequestration for climate change mitigation.
The Sustainable Biochemicals and Biofuels Division develops biotechnologies to transform biomass and agro-industrial residues into advanced fuels, biochemicals and bioinputs. Its research covers aromatic compounds, hydrocarbons for sustainable aviation fuels, metabolites of industrial and agricultural interest, and fungal platforms for the production of enzymes and proteins.
The Transversal Competencies Division brings together strategic capabilities that support the entire research and innovation chain. Through areas such as synthetic biology, molecular chemistry, integrative omics, computational biocatalysis, bioprocess scale-up and sustainability, it provides infrastructure, advanced methods and multidisciplinary expertise, accelerating the development and transfer of innovative solutions to industry and society.
