Recent Advancements in Fermentation Technology: Biofuels Production

Dear Colleagues,

Fermentation technology remains central to the advancement of next-generation biofuels, particularly bioethanol, which stands as a leading sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Recent breakthroughs in microbial engineering, synthetic biology, and bioprocess optimisation have significantly improved the efficiency, yield, and feedstock flexibility of bioethanol production. Techniques such as metabolic pathway engineering, adaptive laboratory evolution, and co-culture systems are expanding the use of non-food biomass, including lignocellulosic materials and industrial residues. Moreover, the integration of emerging approaches, such as electro-fermentation and next-generation bioreactor designs, is enhancing process control, energy efficiency, and scalability. A transition toward precision fermentation is redefining traditional production methods, offering greater specificity and environmental sustainability.

This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge innovations in fermentation with a special focus on their application in bioethanol production. It will explore current challenges, practical implementation strategies, and future outlooks. By bridging biology and engineering, this collection will showcase how modern fermentation technologies are driving progress in the biofuels sector and accelerating the global energy transition. We invite contributions from academic and industry researchers in the form of original research, reviews, field studies, reports, short communications, and hypothesis-driven articles aimed at building a more sustainable future.

Dr. Sufia Hena
Prof. Dr. Silvio Silvério da Silva
Guest Editors

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• fermentation
• precision fermentation
• electro-fermentation
• fermenter design
• co-culture systems
• adaptive laboratory evolution
• biofuels