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Microbial Cell Factories for the Production of Functional Compounds

edited by Nobuhiro Aburai

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5040 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid production; peptide production; carbohydrate production; secondary metabolite; bioactive compound; biosynthesis; photosynthesis; respiration; fermentation; microbial conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Wine and Beer Fermentation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Italo Francesco Perretti

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4704 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine and beer fermentation; non-conventional yeasts; NAB and LAB; fermentation technology; alcoholic beverages; microbial; winemaking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Biotechnological and Functional/Probiotic Characteristics of Non-Conventional Yeasts in Fermented Beverages

edited by

Maurizio Ciani

Laura Canonico

and

Vanesa Postigo

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4439 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-conventional yeasts; wine; beer; aroma improvement; biocontrol; ethanol reduction; NABLAB beer; functional beverages; probiotic yeasts; prebiotic and postbiotic compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)

Modeling, Optimization, and Control in Fermentation Processes

edited by Gustavo Scaglia

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1491 | Submission Open

Keywords: dynamic models; multivariable systems; temperature profiles; solid state fermentation; Luedeking and Piret; mathematical modeling; first order plus dead time model; biocontrol; process optimization; trajectory tracking control; online monitoring; batch and fed-batch bioprocesses; non-linear and multivariable systems; state estimation; Gaussian processes; precision fermentation; artificial intelligence (AI)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)

Valorization of Food Waste Using Solid-State Fermentation Technology

edited by

Cristóbal Noé Aguilar González

and

María L. Flores-López

submission deadline 29 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: food waste valorization; circular bioeconomy; biotechnological processes; integrative bioprocess; solid state fermentation; dark fermentation; microbial growth; lignocellulosic enzyme production; bioactive compounds releasement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Development and Application of Starter Cultures, 2nd Edition

edited by

Roberta Comunian

and

Luigi Chessa

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4601 | Submission Open

Keywords: starter cultures; fermented food; microbial biodiversity; metagenomics; traditional foods; food safety; antibiotic resistance; microbial culture collections; gut microbiota; probiotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Waste as Feedstock for Fermentation, 2nd Edition

edited by Fernanda Cortez Lopes and Marilene Henning Henning Vainstein

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste feedstock; fermentation processes; biofuels; biochemicals; circular economy; agricultural residues; food waste; industrial by-products; waste valorization; sustainable solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Fermented Dairy Products: Processing Technology, Microbiology and Health Benefits: 2nd Edition

edited by

Samir Kalit

and

Milna Tudor Kalit

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9405 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Fermentation and Bioactive Potential of Kombucha and Bee-Derived Compounds for Health and Wellness

edited by

Emanuel Vamanu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2974 | Submission Open

Keywords: green tea; postbiotic; prebiotic; pollen; modulation; in vitro; antioxidant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)

Biotechnology in Winemaking

edited by Alejandor Martínez-Moreno and Hong Gao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2462 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; winemaking; fermentation; yeast and bacterial cultures; new winemaking technologies; sustainable wine production; bioinformatics in oenology; grape and yeast genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

The Use of Lactobacillus in Forage Storage and Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tao Shao

Jie Zhao

, Lin Mu, Hao Guan and Qiming Cheng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1851 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging forage; bacterial inoculant; bioactive compounds; metabolite; silage; microbial ecology; enzyme; animal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Fermentative Biohydrogen Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jinling Cai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1659 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological hydrogen production; bacteria; bioreactor; metabolic engineering; two-stage process; pretreatment; bioprocess parameters; substrate; organic wastes; fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Lignin: Fermentation and Biorefinery Potential

edited by

Nhuan Nghiem

and

Daehwan Kim

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1579 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; biorefinery; development of novel enzymes; biofuels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Application of Fungi in Bioconversions and Mycoremediation

edited by

Georgios Bekiaris

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state fermentation; enzymatic activity; bioremediation; bioconversion; mushroom cultivation; waste detoxification; degradation of pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Novel Strategies and Emerging Technologies in Functional and Sustainable Food Systems

edited by

Yiannis Kourkoutas

and

Gregoria Mitropoulou

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2362 | Submission Open

Keywords: starter cultures; fermented foods and beverages; functional ingredients; dairy products; probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; sustainable processes; microbiome applications; food security; circular economy; functional food regulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Bioprocesses for Biomass Valorization in Biorefineries

edited by

Thais S. Milessi

and

Andreza A. Longati

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6724 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; biomass valorization; sustainability; integrated processes; life cycle assessment; bioprocess engineering; techno-economic assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Current Trends in Bioprocesses for Waste Valorization

edited by

Octavio García-Depraect

, Laura Vargas-Estrada and

Roberto Castro-Muñoz

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4842 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste valorization; algal biomass; microbial fermentation; membrane technology; anaerobic digestion; bioenergy; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Scale-Up Challenges in Microbial Fermentation

edited by Tajalli Keshavarz

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 670 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbes; free-cell culture; immobilised-cell culture; bioreactor designs; modes of fermentation; scale-up; scale-down

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Applied Microorganisms and Industrial/Food Enzymes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xian Zhang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9404 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied microorganisms; industrial/food enzymes; fermentation optimization; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; protein engineering; transcriptional regulation; host cells; protein expression; high throughput screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Lactic Acid Fermentation and the Colours of Biotechnology: 4th Edition

edited by

Łukasz Łopusiewicz

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6038 | Submission Open

Keywords: starter cultures and protective cultures; functional biomolecules; biocontrol; food quality; fermentation; biotransformations; prebiotics and probiotics; vaccines; antimicrobial substances; bioplastic; biodiversity and bioremediation; animal nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Computer and Mathematical Simulation of Microbial Fermentations: The Choice of Models, Parameter Estimation and Applications

edited by

Nicolai S. Panikov

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer and mathematical simulations; mathematical models; microbial fermentation; parameter estimation; bioprocesses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)

Microbiota and Metabolite Changes in Fermented Foods

edited by

Dimitrios A. Anagnostopoulos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7748 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented products; fermentation stages; microbiota; metabolites; sensorial attributes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

New Research on Strains Improvement and Microbial Biosynthesis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Penka Petrova

and

Kaloyan Petrov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7211 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic improvement; biosynthetic pathways engineering; microbial biosynthesis of new metabolites; biofuels; enzymes production; bioactive molecules; process optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Progress in Microbial Treatment of Wastewater, Solid Wastes and Waste Gases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Pengsong Li

Yan Dang

and Lijuan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6478 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerobic composting; algal– bacterial consortium; anaerobic digestion; bioelectrochemical system; biofuel; meta-omics; microbial electrosynthesis; microbial fuel cell; microbial wastewater treatment; syngas fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Optimization and Analysis of the Fermentation Process for Microbial Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xidong Ren

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3431 | Submission Open

Keywords: process optimization; integrated fermentation; technoeconomic analysis; artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; factorial designs; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)

Yarrowia lipolytica: A Beneficial Yeast as a Biofactory for Biotechnological Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Bartłomiej Zieniuk

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2903 | Submission Open

Keywords: Yarrowia lipolytica; secondary metabolites; single-cell oils (SCO); lipid accumulation; single-cell proteins (SCP); enzymes biosynthesis; lipases production; metabolic engineering; organic acids synthesis; agri-food waste upgradation; whole-cell catalysis; biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles; bioreactor processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)

Recent Trends in Lactobacillus and Fermented Food, 3rd Edition

edited by

Laura Stan

and

Simona Chis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1580 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermentation; adaptability; bioactive compounds; textural and sensory attributes; nutritional value

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Biorefining for Biofuel Production

edited by

Timothy Tse

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 934 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefining; biofuels; microbial strains; biocatalysis; enzyme; fermentation; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

In Vitro Fermentation, Fourth Edition

edited by

Mengzhi Wang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3157 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbe; microbial ecology; nutrients; digestibility; enzyme; metabolite; gas; rumen; fermenter; medium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

Research Progress of Rumen Fermentation

edited by

Aleksandro S. Da Silva

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2961 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminant nutrition; feed; animal nutrition; ruminal fermentation; microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)

Science and Technology of Winemaking

edited by Aude A. Watrelot

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2034 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate-adapted cultivars; fumaric acid; cation-exchange resins; yeasts strains; ultrasounds; extraction; dealcoholisation; tannins; anthocyanins; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Strategies for Optimal Fermentation by Using Modern Tools and Methods, 2nd Edition

edited by Alexander Dimitrov Kroumov

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation process; metabolic control; process modeling; design; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Strains and Fermentation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Chiara Nadai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6885 | Submission Open

Keywords: Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains; fermentation; wine; oenology; microflora; malolactic fermentation; metabolic pathways; climate change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)

Precision Fermentation: Applications in the Food and Beverage Industry

edited by Tiago Lima de Albuquerque

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14640 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision fermentation; food and beverage industry; microbial engineering; flavor optimization; nutritional enhancement; sustainable food production; synthetic biology; fermented food ingredients; textural improvements; fermentation technologies; industrial fermentation; protein alternatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Anaerobic Digestion: Waste to Energy: 2nd Edition

edited by Kenji Sakai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5729 | Submission Open

Keywords: biogas production; methane fermentation; waste treatment; mixed culture system; microbial community structure (and function); digestate utilization (liquid fertilizer); sludge utilization (composting); mitigation of greenhouse gas; bio-energy and renewable energy; organic waste treatment (management and valorization stabilization); acidogenesis/acetogenesis/methanogenesis; anaerobic digestion; waste recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Innovative Strategies for the Management of Wine Fermentations: 2nd Edition

edited by

Simona Guerrini

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine fermentations; malolactic fermentation; winemaking; wine quality; microbial starters; predictive microbiology; yeasts; lactic acid bacteria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Health Benefits of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Gut Microbiota and Beyond

edited by

Roberta Prete

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4316 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; lactobacilli; probiotics; postbiotics; bioactive metabolites; neurotransmitters; gut microbiota; health benefits; fermented foods; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)

Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages

edited by

Camelia Elena Luchian

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1595 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; probiotics; bioactive peptides; functional foods; microbial fermentation; anticarcinogenic; cardiovascular disease; antimicrobial effect; lactic acid bacteria; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Lignocellulosic Biomass Decomposition and Bioconversion, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xin Zhou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1400 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; biorefinery; biochemicals; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Application and Research of Solid State Fermentation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yafan Cai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state fermentation (SSF); microbial fermentation; organic waste; reactor design; SSF process; feed protein; single-cell protein; compost; bio-energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Nutrition and Health of Fermented Foods—4th Edition

edited by

Guijie Chen

and

Zhuqing Dai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1276 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; nutrition and health; innovative fermentation approaches; multi-omics techniques; fermentation process; metabolic characteristics and biotransformation; molecular mechanisms; potential risk; prebiotic activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Novel and Old Insights for Biotechnological Exploitation of Actinobacterial Strain Fermentations

edited by

Giuseppe Gallo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: actinobacteria; fermentation; biotechnological exploitation; metabolic engineering; bioactive compounds; strain improvement; omics studies; mixed cultures; enzyme production; microbial interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

The Industrial Feasibility of Biosurfactants

edited by

Cristiano J. De Andrade

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: glycolipids; rhamnolipids; sophorolipids; mannosylerythritol lipids; lipopeptides and lipoproteins; surfactin; polymeric biosurfactants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

Bioconversion of Biomass for Effective Production of Biofuels as Well as Biobased Chemicals and Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hironaga Akita

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; enzymatic hydrolysis; microbial identification; metabolic engineering; microbial fermentation; biofuel; biobased chemicals and materials; industrial biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

The Role of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts in Crafting Alcoholic Drinks

edited by

Ivana Karabegović

Bojana R. Danilović

and

Sandra Stamenković Stojanović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-Saccharomyces yeasts; alcoholic drinks fermentation; alcoholic fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)

Fermented Dairy Products: From Artisanal Production to Functional Products and Beyond

edited by

Spiros Paramithiotis

and

John Samelis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11991 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented dairy products; microbial fermentation; microorganisms; metabolic end products; bioactive compounds; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Fermentation Processes: Modeling, Optimization and Control: 3rd Edition

edited by

Ricardo Aguilar-López

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation technology; process modeling; simulation analysis; process optimization; control process; sustainability issues; artificial intelligence; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)

Fermentation Technologies for the Production of High-Quality Feed: 2nd Edition

edited by Jianxin Xiao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation process; fermented feed; feed additives; feed resources; animal health; animal growth; nutritional value; feed preservation; microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)

The Health-Boosting Power of Fermented Foods and Their By-Products

edited by

Federica Tonolo

and

Maria Pia Rigobello

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 893 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant compounds; fermentation; fermented foods; human/animal health; bioactive compounds; bioactive peptides; functional foods; nutraceuticals; benefits of fermented foods; probiotic foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)

Pigment Production in Submerged Fermentation: Second Edition

edited by

Mekala Venkatachalam

and

Laurent Dufossé

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19004 | Submission Open

Keywords: microorganisms; microbial pigments; natural colorants; secondary metabolites; submerged fermentation; biosynthetic pathway; culture conditions; pigment characterization; bioactive pigments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)

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