Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry Division (BACD)
Faculty Room: PS B-306
Email: [email protected]
Links: Researchgate
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
Kobe University, Japan
Master of Science in Agricultural Chemistry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Research Interests
- Green synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications
- Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of plant foods
- Protein purification and characterization
- Protein-ligand interactions (in silico)
Selected Publications
Munar, K. I.; Lacquio, M.; Remillion, B. C.; Recuenco, M. S. Synthesis of BSA-Stabilized Copper Nanoclusters and Evaluation of Their Potential Use as Fluorescent Sensors for Folic Acid. KIMIKA 2024, 35 (1), 45–61.
Magpantay, M. D. A.; Lacquio, M. M.; Recuenco, M. C. Papain-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Use in the Fluorescence-Based Analysis of Folic Acid. KIMIKA 2024, 35 (1), 1–13.
Concepcion, C. A. N.; Lacquio, M. M.; Peralta, M. M.; Recuenco, M. C. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles [AuNPs] Using Salt-Soluble Wheat Flour Proteins and Their Use in the Fluorescence-Based Sensing of Folic Acid. KIMIKA 2022, 33 (2), 44–58.
Amano, M.; Recuenco, M. C.; Hashimoto, K.; Shibata, H. Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Hexagonal Plate-like Shaped Au Nanoparticles/ZnO Composite Particles under Visible-Light Irradiation. J. Oleo Sci. 2022, 71 (xx), xx–xx. https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.ess22014.
Maranan, K. R. A.; Bueno, C. M.; Adiova, C. B.; Recuenco, M. C. Effect of Increasing Levels of Eggshell Powder on the Production Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Bone Properties of Broiler Chicken. Philipp. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 2021, 47 (2), 1–15.