Bioprocess Design and Biomass Production Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 366
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Lignocellulolytic enzymes; Bioprocess optimization; Bioreactors design; Fermentation; Biomass valorization; Biofuels; Microbial engineering
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Interests: Biochemistry of microorganisms; Bioremediation; Adding value to agro-industrial waste; Production of bioactive compounds.
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in biotechnology, driven by the urgent need to address environmental concerns and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. Within this context, bioprocess design and biomass production processes play a pivotal role in harnessing the potential of biological resources for various applications, ranging from renewable energy production using biomass-derived biocatalysts and enzymes to the development of biobased materials, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals. The biomass produced can come from the most varied sources, including biomass derived from microorganisms, algae, agricultural and forestry residues, organic residues, and aquatic plants. However, maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of biomass production processes requires interdisciplinary approaches, encompassing bioprocess engineering, microbiology, metabolic engineering, and environmental science.
This special issue on “Bioprocess Design and Biomass Production Processes” seeks high-quality works focusing on bioprocess optimization, biomass cultivation, and sustainable biotechnology. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Bioreactor design and optimization
- Microbial engineering for enhanced biomass production
- Metabolic engineering for biomass composition yield improvement
- Integration of bioprocesses with downstream processing
- Bioprocess scale-up and techno-economic analysis
- Biocatalysts and enzymes for biomass conversion
- Bioprocess monitoring and control strategies
- Sustainable feedstock selection and management
- Development of biobased materials, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals
Dr. Alex Graça Contato
Prof. Dr. Rosane Peralta
Dr. Cristina Giatti Marques de Souza
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioprocess design
- biomass valorization
- fermentation
- biorefineries
- microbial and metabolic engineering
- enzymes
- biofuel production
- biopolymer synthesis
- waste to energy
- algal biotechnology
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