Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers a cutting-edge exploration of the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its transformative role in biobased biorefineries. The book delves into the diverse microbial organisms and innovative bioprocesses that are reshaping the production of sustainable biofuels, bioplastics, and high-value pharmaceuticals, and uncovers the fundamental principles of microbial biotechnology that enhance microbial performance, alongside practical case studies that illustrate real-world applications and the potential for commercial-scale impact. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of key topics, beginning with the engineering of biomass feedstocks for bioethanol production and extending to microbial biodiversity, enzyme applications, and metabolic engineering. Each chapter presents detailed insights into the processes that drive efficiency and sustainability in biorefineries, including the enzymatic conversion of biomass, microbial biosynthesis of platform chemicals, and the challenges of scaling up these technologies. Additionally, it addresses environmental considerations and market trends, offering a holistic view of the biobased economy. Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students in fields such as chemical engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental science. By integrating multidisciplinary knowledge, the book equips readers with the latest findings and practical strategies to optimize biorefinery operations, enhance sustainability, and contribute to a circular bioeconomy.
1. Introduction to Engineering Biomass Feedstocks for Bioethanol
Production
2. Introduction to Microbial Biodiversity and Application to Biobased
Biorefineries
3. Microbial Enzymes for Biorefinery Processes and Application of Microbial
Fermentation Technologies
4. Microbial Biosynthesis of Platform Chemicals, Biopolymers and Bioplastics
5. Microbial Bioremediation in Biorefineries and Bioenergy Production
6. Microbial Metabolic Engineering for Biobased Products
7. Designer Microbes for Ethanol Fermentation and Optimization of Biomass
Pretreatment
8. Biomass Pretreatment Technologies for Biorefinery Development
9. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Biomass and Fermentation Process Optimization
10. Downstream Processing and Ethanol Recovery for bioethanol production
11. Biorefinery Approaches for Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorization
12. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations in Lignin Valorization
13. Market Trends and Economic Analysis for a Circular Bioeconomy
14. Microbial Biorefinery Integration and Scaling up Methods
15. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Microbial Biorefineries
Dr. Yogesh K. Ahlawat is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist who earned his PhD from Michigan Technological University, United States, where his doctoral research focused on enhancing biofuel production through the manipulation of plant cell wall biosynthesis. In addition to bioenergy research, Dr. Ahlawat investigates postharvest trait improvement in fruits and vegetables using multiomics approaches, examines soil microbial biodiversity, and explores bioremediation strategies for environmental management. With over 13 years of experience in functional genomics, postharvest genomics, and crop improvement methodologies, he has an established record of impactful publications and has worked extensively across a wide range of crops to dissect key quantitative and qualitative traits supporting smart agriculture practices. He serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including BMC, Frontiers, and MDPI. He is the recipient of multiple national and international honors, including a National Overseas Fellowship, a Doctoral Finishing Fellowship, a Best Graduate Teaching Award, and several competitive international and national travel grants awarded by prestigious funding agencies.
Ramesh Chander Kuhad is a Distinguished Professor at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and the Director, at the DPGITM, Gurugram, Haryana. His areas of research include plant biomass biotechnology, biorefineries for sustainable production of biofuels, and other bio-based products. Dr. Vijai Kumar Gupta holds a doctoral degree in Microbiology from Dr RML Avadh University, India. Currently, he is working as Senior Fellow and Group Leader at Center for Safe and Improved Foods & Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh, UK. Dr Gupta is an expert in Biomass Valorisation, Microbial Engineering Biotechnologies, Enzyme and Bioprocessing Technologies, Bioactive Natural Products, and Functional Microbiome. Overall focus of his research is on developing bioprocess technologies to valorise available bioresources for the production of value-added biochemicals, bioproducts, and fuels and their potential to address the key challenges in agri-food-pharma-environment importance. He has published several peer-reviewed publications, 48 book chapters and 42 books in his hands.
