Molecular Insights into Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 204
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
Interests: industrial microbiology; biotechnology; microbial metabolism; genetic engineering; bioprocessing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Molecular Insights into Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology" explores the pivotal role of molecular biology in driving innovations within industrial microbiology and biotechnology. This collection focuses on the study of microorganisms and their utilization in developing sustainable, efficient, and high-value industrial chemicals. It invites contributions addressing the genetic and metabolic engineering of microbial strains to enhance their productivity, resilience, and suitability for industrial applications.
Topics of interest include the development and optimization of microbial cell factories for the production of biofuels, bioplastics, biopharmaceuticals, and industrial enzymes, as well as studies leveraging systems biology and omics technologies to understand and manipulate industrially relevant microorganisms. Research on advanced fermentation technologies, process scalability, and bio-manufacturing strategies are also welcome, particularly when addressing challenges such as resource efficiency, alternative carbon soruce, waste reduction, and environmental impact.
Additionally, this Special Issue seeks to illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying stress resistance, substrate utilization, and metabolic regulation in industrial microbial strains. By bringing together interdisciplinary studies and state-of-the-art methodologies, this Issue aims to advance the translation of molecular biology research into real-world biotechnological solutions.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that demonstrate the potential of molecular biology to transform microbes for industrial applications, enhance sustainability, and promote innovation in biotechnology.
Dr. Somasundaram Sivachandiran
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- industrial microbiology
- biotechnology
- molecular biology
- genetic engineering
- systems biology
- synthetic biology
- biomanufacturing
- biofuels
- bioplastics
- enzyme production
- fermentation technology
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