{"id":10,"date":"2026-09-05T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T17:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-10-27T01:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:47:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 HERO\n   STATIC VERSION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   LIBERA O PR\u00d3PRIO BLOCO HTML DO WORDPRESS\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.wp-block-html:has(.leferbac-hero) {\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    max-width: none !important;\n\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;\n    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;\n\n    padding-top: 0 !important;\n    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society.\n      <\/p>\n\n     <div style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <a class=\"leferbac-hero-button\" href=\"#contact\">\n    LET&#8217;S TALK\n  <\/a>\n\n  <a class=\"leferbac-hero-button\"\n     href=\"#about\"\n     style=\"background:transparent; color:#414b35; border:1px solid #414b35; box-shadow:none;\">\n    ABOUT US\n  <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-hero-visual\">\n\n      \n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leferbac-hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ChatGPT-Image-HERO-v.3-22-compactada-22out26.webp\" fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"\">\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-06b49bfd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Knowledge to Value.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovery is only the beginning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microbial biodiversity holds countless possibilities. Creating value requires more than discovering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At LEFERBAC, we observe, understand, and select opportunities with the potential to become meaningful technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b4541386\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Versao-mobile-compactada-22out26-3-576x1024.webp\" alt=\"LEFERBAC innovation process illustrating five stages: Observe, Understand, Discern, Develop, and Create Value.\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Versao-mobile-compactada-22out26-3-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Versao-mobile-compactada-22out26-3-169x300.webp 169w, 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src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Slide-3-v.10-LEFERBAC_journey_warm_white_f7f6f2-23ago26.png\" alt=\"\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-observe\">\n    <h3>OBSERVE<\/h3>\n    <p>We begin by paying attention.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-understand\">\n    <h3>UNDERSTAND<\/h3>\n    <p>Knowledge requires interpretation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-discern\">\n    <h3>DISCERN<\/h3>\n    <p>Not every possibility should become a technology.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-develop\">\n    <h3>DEVELOP<\/h3>\n    <p>Scientific ideas become practical solutions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-value\">\n    <h3>CREATE VALUE<\/h3>\n    <p>Innovation fulfills its purpose when it benefits society.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"platform\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ca56915 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\">Our Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From microbial opportunities to biotechnology solutions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC is building a scientific platform that connects microbial exploration, critical scientific assessment, and collaborative technology development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach is designed to discover biological opportunities, discern which ones merit further investigation, and explore their potential for real-world applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 OUR PLATFORM GRID v1.4\n   Proportional three-column institutional layout\n   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biodiversity.\n    <\/h4>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-text\">\n      We explore microbial biodiversity to identify microorganisms,\n      biological functions, and processes with scientific and\n      technological potential.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-capabilities\">\n      Microbial exploration \u00b7 Biological functions \u00b7 Emerging opportunities\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/article>\n\n\n  <!-- DISCERN -->\n  <article class=\"platform-column\">\n\n    <h3 class=\"platform-label\">\n      DISCERN\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <h4 class=\"platform-title\">\n      Know what is worth developing.\n    <\/h4>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-text\">\n      We critically assess scientific potential, technical feasibility,\n      and application relevance to identify opportunities that warrant\n      further investigation and development.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-capabilities\">\n      Scientific assessment \u00b7 Technical feasibility \u00b7 Application relevance\n    <\/p>\n\n  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has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2\">Research &amp; Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One microbial innovation platform. 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.research-area-cta {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        margin-top: 34px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-cta p {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-button {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        min-height: 50px;\n\n        padding: 0 24px;\n\n        font-size: 14px;\n\n        white-space: normal;\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"research-areas-custom\">\n\n  <!-- TECHNOLOGICAL ASSETS & CAPABILITIES -->\n  <div id=\"assets\" class=\"research-area research-area-assets\">\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-main\">\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-copy\">\n\n        <h3>TECHNOLOGICAL ASSETS &amp; CAPABILITIES<\/h3>\n\n        <h4>Beyond potential: evidence to move forward.<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          With its own R&amp;D facilities, a collection of microbial\n          isolates, and capabilities in bioprocessing,\n          microbiological characterization, and physicochemical\n          analyses, LEFERBAC generates scientific evidence to inform\n          technology development decisions, helping reduce\n          uncertainty, prioritize resources, and advance a new\n          generation of bioproducts.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Collaborations with research institutions expand our\n          opportunities for investigation and development,\n          complementing our in-house experimental capabilities.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-image\">\n\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leferbac_laboratorio_ativos_web.webp\" alt=\"Experimental research at LEFERBAC's laboratory\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-explore\">\n\n      <h5>OUR TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES<\/h5>\n\n      <div class=\"research-explore-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Microbial Collection<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Microbial isolates with observed and documented\n            characteristics, providing a biological foundation\n            for investigating new functionalities and applications.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Bioprocesses<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Capabilities in cultivation, fermentation, and process\n            investigation for producing and recovering materials\n            of technological interest.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Experimental Characterization<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Process monitoring, preliminary microbiological\n            characterization, and physicochemical analyses\n            of fermented preparations and recovered materials,\n            generating information to guide technology development.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- COSMETICS -->\n  <div class=\"research-area research-area-cosmetics\">\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-main\">\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-copy\">\n\n        <h3>COSMETICS<\/h3>\n\n        <h4>Microbial innovation for next-generation ingredients.<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          We explore microbial biodiversity, fermentation, and bioprocesses as pathways\n          to new biomaterials and ingredients that combine functional potential with\n          biological compatibility.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-image\">\n        \n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bacillus-3-compactada-22out26.webp\" alt=\"Bacillus culture displaying distinctive colony morphology\">\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-explore\">\n\n      <h5>WHAT WE EXPLORE<\/h5>\n\n      <div class=\"research-explore-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Microbial Biomaterials<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Exploring biologically derived materials with potential for cosmetic applications.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Fermentation-Derived Ingredients<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Investigating microbial processes as routes to functional ingredients.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Sustainable Bioprocesses<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Developing fermentation approaches that connect biotechnology, renewable resources,\n            and value creation.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- NATURAL FERMENTATION -->\n  <div class=\"research-area research-area-fermentation\">\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-main research-area-main-reverse\">\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-image\">\n        \n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/fermentacao-doutorado-compactada-22out26.webp\" alt=\"Natural fermentation showing active microbial fermentation\">\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-copy\">\n\n        <h3>NATURAL FERMENTATION<\/h3>\n\n        <h4>Understanding microbial ecosystems through fermentation.<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          Natural fermentation is shaped by complex microbial communities, their interactions,\n          and their metabolic activities. Understanding these ecosystems can reveal new\n          possibilities for functional activities, biomolecules, and fermentation processes.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-explore\">\n\n      <h5>WHAT WE EXPLORE<\/h5>\n\n      <div class=\"research-explore-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Microbial Communities<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Understanding microbial diversity and interactions within natural fermentation systems.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Metabolic Potential<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Exploring microbial functions, metabolites, and biological activities.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Fermentation Processes<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Translating microbial knowledge into more controlled and meaningful fermentation processes.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Fim de Natural Fermentation -->\n\n  <!-- CTA geral de Research & Development -->\n  <div class=\"research-area-cta research-section-cta\">\n\n    <p>\n      From scientific evidence to new bioproducts,\n      what opportunity would you like to explore?\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"research-button\">\n       LET&#8217;S TALK\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"science\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3\">Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge is where meaningful innovation begins.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific investigation is at the foundation of LEFERBAC. 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SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION -->\n  <div class=\"science-foundation\">\n\n    <div class=\"science-section-heading\">\n      <h3>SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Selected scientific work by LEFERBAC founder Ingrid Akamine and collaborators.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"science-publications\">\n\n      <!-- ORIGINAL RESEARCH -->\n      <article class=\"science-publication\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-number\">01<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-type\">\n          ORIGINAL RESEARCH\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h4>\n          Hydrolase Activities of Sourdough Microorganisms\n        <\/h4>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-meta\">\n          Fermentation \u00b7 2023\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Experimental research investigating sourdough microorganisms and their\n          extracellular hydrolase activities, including amylases, cellulases,\n          and peptidases.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-doi\">\n          DOI: 10.3390\/fermentation9080703\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/fermentation9080703\" class=\"science-publication-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          READ THE ARTICLE \u2192\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- REVIEW ARTICLE -->\n      <article class=\"science-publication\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-number\">02<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-type\">\n          REVIEW ARTICLE\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h4>\n          Probiotics in the Sourdough Bread Fermentation: Current Status\n        <\/h4>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-meta\">\n          Fermentation \u00b7 2023\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          A scientific review of sourdough fermentation, its microorganisms,\n          and advances in functional bread production.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-doi\">\n          DOI: 10.3390\/fermentation9020090\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/fermentation9020090\" class=\"science-publication-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          READ THE ARTICLE \u2192\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad6a0bdb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4\">About LEFERBAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building science with purpose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC is a microbial biotechnology company with its own R&amp;D infrastructure, dedicated to transforming scientific knowledge into technologies and bioproducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We connect scientific knowledge, microbial biodiversity, and real-world challenges to develop biotechnology solutions with the potential to create meaningful value for industry and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC was founded at the intersection of microbiology and fermentation, drawing on its founder\u2019s more than three decades of experience bridging science and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, that experience drives a microbial innovation platform that identifies and critically assesses biological opportunities, advancing them toward new technologies and bioproducts through in-house R&amp;D and strategic collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOUNDER &amp; SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group founder-mobile has-custom-css is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-6b3fff5f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large founder-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group founder-text has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingrid Akamine, PhD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founder &amp; Scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PhD in Microbiology with more than three decades of professional and entrepreneurial experience in the food sector, particularly in food technology, fermentation, and industry consulting. Her career combines scientific expertise, managerial capabilities, and an understanding of companies\u2019 technical and business challenges. At LEFERBAC, this experience guides an R&amp;D approach grounded in critical judgment: assessing evidence, feasibility, and relevance to identify which opportunities merit further development into technologies and bioproducts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:56px\"><strong>OUR INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 NOSSO ECOSSISTEMA DE INOVA\u00c7\u00c3O\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 26px;\n    align-items: start;\n    justify-items: center;\n    width: min(100%, 1100px);\n    margin: 28px auto 0;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-item {\n    min-width: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo {\n    display: block;\n    width: auto !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    margin: 0 auto 14px;\n}\n\n\/* Ajuste fino por peso visual *\/\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n    width: 220px !important;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.doutor {\n    width: 175px !important;\n    min-width: 142px;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n    width: 190px !important;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n    width: 185px !important;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    text-align: center;\n    white-space: normal;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 980px) {\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem {\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n        gap: 28px 22px;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n        width: 210px !important;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.doutor {\n        width: 170px !important;\n        min-width: 142px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n        width: 180px !important;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n        width: 175px !important;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        width: 100%;\n        gap: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo {\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n        width: 210px !important;\n        max-width: 90%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.doutor {\n        width: 170px !important;\n        min-width: 142px;\n        max-width: 82%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n        width: 185px !important;\n        max-width: 85%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n        width: 180px !important;\n        max-width: 85%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 1.35;\n    }\n}\n\n\/* LEFERBAC \u2014 equil\u00edbrio das marcas institucionais *\/\n\n@media (min-width: 981px) {\n\n  .leferbac-ecosystem {\n    width: min(1040px, calc(100vw - 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