State-of-the-Art Microbial Biotechnology in China (2026, 2027)
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 225
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioprocess; fermentation; bioleaching; extremophiles; physiological and metabolic mechanisms; acidophiles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial biotechnology is a cornerstone of sustainable development, driving transformative solutions across health, agriculture, energy, and environmental sectors. In China, this field has experienced extraordinary momentum, with the country ranking first in publication output within our journal’s biotechnology section. Most leading institutions have been at the forefront of these advances, demonstrating exceptional research capacity and global influence. This Special Issue, “State-of-the-Art Microbial Biotechnology in China (2026, 2027)”, aims to highlight recent breakthroughs and innovative strategies developed by Chinese research groups. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging and high-impact areas such as extremophile applications, synthetic biology, bioprocess and bioreactor engineering, industrial microbiology, bioresource utilization, biofuels and bioproducts, environmental sustainability, and bioremediation coupled with waste recycling. We welcome contributions on microbial production of bioresources, agents, bioproducts, biofuels, agricultural feed, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable agricultural inputs, as well as studies on microbial interactions, novel bioprocesses, and the integration of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and advanced bioreactor design. This Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future trajectories of microbial biotechnology in China, showcasing the nation’s pivotal role in shaping a resilient and sustainable bioeconomy.
Prof. Dr. Shoushuai Feng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbial biotechnology
- extremophile application
- synthetic biology
- microbial agent
- bioprocesses and bioreactors
- industrial microbiology
- bioresource utilization
- biofuels and bioproducts
- environmental sustainability
- bioremediation and waste recycle
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