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Fermentation publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Metabolic Engineering in Microbial Synthesis
edited by Libang Zhou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8934
Keywords: metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; systems biology; pathway engineering; microbial cell factories; fermentation; industrial biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Fermentative Production of Valuable Chemicals from Lignocellulosic Biomass
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3727
Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; waste and industrial by-product valorization; biomass pretreatment; microorganism strain development; detoxification of pretreated biomass substrates; biomass-based materials and chemicals; biogas; bioethanol; and biohydrogen; fermentation processes optimization and modeling; product separation and purification; process integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Microbial Fuel Cell Advances
edited by Valeria Reginatto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2875
Keywords: microbial fuel cell (MFC); electrogens; microbial electron transfer; bioelectricity; bioremediation; desalinisation; microbial community; electricigens; bioelectrochemical processes; electroactive microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Biorefinery of Lignocellulosic Biomass, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2456
Keywords: biorefinery; lignocellulosics; biofuels; value-added biochemicals; integrated bioprocess; pretreatment; cellulases; enzymatic hydrolysis; fermentable sugars; strain improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Analysis of Quality and Sensory Characteristics of Fermented Products (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980
Keywords: fermented products; alcoholic beverages; dairy products; bean products; vegetables; meat products; microbial processes; food microbiology; product quality; fermented products; enzymatic processes; biotechnology; fermenting organisms; quality analysis; sensory analysis; analytical methods; safety control; novel fermented foods; new product development; lactic acid bacteria; yeast; probiotics; food flavor; microbial diversity; fermentation control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Microbial Cell Factories for the Production of Functional Compounds
edited by Nobuhiro Aburai
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5032 | 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 submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4687 | 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 submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4426 | 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 1487 | 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 submission deadline 29 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | 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 submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4596 | 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 2189 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9394 | 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
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2959 | 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 2451 | 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 , , Lin Mu, Hao Guan and Qiming Cheng
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1846 | 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
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1651 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1574 | 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
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2358 | 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 submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2349 | 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 submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6719 | 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 , Laura Vargas-Estrada and
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4841 | 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 634 | 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
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9388 | 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 submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6033 | 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
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 640 | 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 submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7740 | 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 submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7205 | 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 , and Lijuan Zhang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6474 | 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
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3418 | 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 submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2899 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1576 | 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
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 927 | 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
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3154 | 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 submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2953 | 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 2030 | 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 1250 | 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
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6881 | 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 14626 | 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 5720 | 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
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4802 | 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
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4309 | 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 submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1582 | 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
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
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1351 | 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 and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1268 | 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
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 199 | 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 submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 146 | 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
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 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)
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