Microorganisms and Their Use in Biotechnological Production, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 866
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial biotechnology; oxidoreductases; functional genomics; secondary metabolites
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Interests: environmentally sustainable biotechnology; bioremediation; microbial chemistry; photosynthetic microorganisms; methylotrophic yeasts; heterotrophic bacteria
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in biotechnological processes, shaping industries across diverse domains. From pharmaceuticals to environmental remediation, their versatility is unmatched.
Microorganisms have been used in different applications for thousands of years, especially in foods such as bread or in beer production. In recent decades, their uses have increased in chemical and biofuel production. Especially in the case of phototrophic microorganisms, their capability to capture CO2 and utilize light has been exploited to produce different compounds. Furthermore, the applications of yeasts and bacteria in waste treatment, bioremediation of environmental pollutants, or as ameliorants against biotic and abiotic stressors have also increased. However, we still require knowledge regarding their mechanisms of action during their applications and regarding the potential use of new microorganisms.
This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate interplay between microorganisms and biotechnological production. We invite contributions that delve into microbial physiology, metabolic engineering, fermentation, and novel applications, among others.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, we aspire to unravel new frontiers in biotechnology.
We look forward to your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Dirk Tischler
Dr. Giovanni Barone
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmentally sustainable biotechnology
- industrial and agro-environmental biotechnologies
- microbial metabolites and bioprocessing
- yeasts, bacteria, and microalgae
- genetic and metabolic engineering
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