Bio-Convergence: Microorganism Usage for Sustainability Applications
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 565
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We highlight the innovative roles microorganisms play in promoting sustainability across various sectors. As global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation intensify, harnessing the unique properties of microorganisms has emerged as a vital strategy.
Bio-convergence refers to the interdisciplinary integration of biological engineering fields (e.g. synthetic biology) with classical engineering disciplines. By merging synthetic biology—the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems—with traditional engineering practices like electrical, chemical, mechanical, and materials engineering, bio-convergence enables the creation of sustainable products and processes.
This Special Issue discusses how industries optimize production methods, enhance resource efficiency, and minimize environmental impacts through bio-convergence. For instance, microbial strains can be engineered to produce biofuels, pharmaceuticals, or biodegradable materials. Bio-convergence fosters a holistic view of problem-solving, where biological insights are applied to engineering challenges, ultimately driving advancements in biotechnology and promoting sustainability across various sectors.
As a guest editor, I invite you to submit research articles, review articles, and short communications dealing with the various challenges of bio-convergence.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Guest Editor
Dr. Yuval Dorfan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bio-convergence
- synthetic biology
- sustainability
- non-biological applications
- proteomics
- metabolomics
- biofilm
- microorganisms
- climate change
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