Biocatalysts in Biodegradation and Bioremediation
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 55
Special Issue Editors
Interests: applied microorganisms; bioplastic production using biomass and toxic compounds; biodegradation of toxic compounds and bioplastics; bioremediation; health-functional substance production; medium-chain fatty acids production
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Interests: acidogenic fermentation; anaerobic digestion; volatile fatty acids; biohydrogen; bioammonium; biological wastewater treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The modern ecosystem is under severe stress due to the continuous release of environmental pollutants from human activities, including pesticides, hydrocarbons, textile wastewater, heavy metals, plastics, and other industrial contaminants. Conventional physicochemical methods for pollutant removal are often costly and generate secondary waste, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives.
Biocatalyst-driven biodegradation has emerged as a promising strategy. Microorganisms and their enzymes, along with fungi and plants, act as natural catalysts that degrade or detoxify toxic compounds in soil and aquatic environments. These biological systems not only accelerate pollutant removal, but also ensure minimal ecological disturbance, making them an essential component of green remediation technologies.
This Special Issue focuses on recent progress in biocatalysts for biodegradation and bioremediation. It emphasizes advances in microbial consortia, novel enzymatic pathways, and integrated biological approaches for tackling recalcitrant pollutants. Special attention is given to the development of sustainable, efficient, and environmentally compatible solutions that harness the catalytic power of microbes and enzymes.
By showcasing innovative research and practical applications, this Special Issue provides readers with updated knowledge and strategies to develop next-generation biocatalyst-based technologies for effective environmental cleanup.
This Special Issue on “Biocatalysts in Biodegradation and Bioremediation” aims to showcase recent advances in biocatalyst-based strategies for the degradation and remediation of environmental pollutants. It highlights innovative research on microbial, enzymatic, and plant-based systems, as well as integrated approaches that provide sustainable and efficient solutions for environmental cleanup.
Prof. Dr. Young-Cheol Chang
Dr. Omprakash Sarkar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradation
- bioremediation
- biocatalysts in biodegradation
- genetic engineering for bioremediation
- enzymatic remediation
- environmental pollutants
- plastic biodegradation
- xenobiotics degradation
- heavy metal bioremediation
- plant-assisted bioremediation
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