Advances in the Application of Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental and Green Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 110
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phytoremediation; genomics; plant biotechnology
Interests: phytoremediation; genomics; plant biotechnology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our environment faces serious issues, especially regarding pollution and degradation, due to anthropic activities. To address such challenges, the development of innovative solutions has become imperative. Biotechnology offers a promising path for sustainable environmental remediation to mitigate the impacts of contaminants, restore the ecological balance of our environment and preserve biodiversity. Biotechnological processes using plants and microorganisms have demonstrated promising results in efficiently remediating and restoring the environment in an eco-friendly manner.
This Special Issue, titled "Advances in the Application of Biotechnology in Environmental Remediation", aims to highlight recent advancements and novel methodologies in this dynamic field. We welcome contributions that explore innovative techniques, along with interdisciplinary research and real-world applications that showcase the transformative potential of biotechnology. Topics of interest include the following:
- Development and optimization of bioremediation processes for soil, water, and air pollution.
- Genetic engineering and synthetic biology for enhanced pollutant degradation.
- Phytoremediation and the role of plant–microorganism interactions in environmental restoration.
- Surfactants and biosurfactants for helping environmental remediation.
- Socio-economic and environmental benefits of biotechnological interventions.
Prof. Dr. Mouna Fahr
Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Smouni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental biotechnology
- bioremediation
- phytoremediation
- microbial degradation
- pollutant removal
- sustainable remediation
- genetic engineering in remediation
- soil and water restoration
- eco-friendly technologies
- mining pollution management
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