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. Chapter 1 Introduction to microbial biodiversity and application to bio-based biorefineries - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Microbial enzymes for biorefinery processes and application of microbial fermentation technologies - p. 31 3. Chapter 3 Exploring yeast biodiversity and genome editing for terpenoid production - p. 63 4. Chapter 4 Microbial bioremediation in biorefineries and bioenergy production - p. 95 5. Chapter 5 Microbial metabolic engineering for bio-based products - p. 127 6. Chapter 6 Designer microbes for pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass and ethanol fermentation - p. 143 7. Chapter 7 Pretreatment strategies of lignocellulosic biomass valorization - p. 171 8. Chapter 8 Enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass and fermentation process optimization - p. 197 9. Chapter 9 Downstream processing and ethanol recovery for bioethanol production - p. 227 10. Chapter 10 Environmental and sustainability considerations in lignin valorization - p. 247 11. Chapter 11 Market trends and technoeconomic analysis for a circular economy in rural biorefineries - p. 273 12. Chapter 12 Microbial biorefinery integration and scaling up methods - p. 299 13. Chapter 13 Regulatory and ethical considerations in microbial biorefineries - p. 339 14. Chapter 14 Microbial consortia mediated transformation of floral waste into value-added products - p. 351 15. Index - p. 367
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. Chapter 1 Introduction to microbial biodiversity and application to bio-based biorefineries - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Microbial enzymes for biorefinery processes and application of microbial fermentation technologies - p. 31 3. Chapter 3 Exploring yeast biodiversity and genome editing for terpenoid production - p. 63 4. Chapter 4 Microbial bioremediation in biorefineries and bioenergy production - p. 95 5. Chapter 5 Microbial metabolic engineering for bio-based products - p. 127 6. Chapter 6 Designer microbes for pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass and ethanol fermentation - p. 143 7. Chapter 7 Pretreatment strategies of lignocellulosic biomass valorization - p. 171 8. Chapter 8 Enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass and fermentation process optimization - p. 197 9. Chapter 9 Downstream processing and ethanol recovery for bioethanol production - p. 227 10. Chapter 10 Environmental and sustainability considerations in lignin valorization - p. 247 11. Chapter 11 Market trends and technoeconomic analysis for a circular economy in rural biorefineries - p. 273 12. Chapter 12 Microbial biorefinery integration and scaling up methods - p. 299 13. Chapter 13 Regulatory and ethical considerations in microbial biorefineries - p. 339 14. Chapter 14 Microbial consortia mediated transformation of floral waste into value-added products - p. 351 15. Index - p. 367
