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Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Yogesh K. Ahlawat, Ramesh Chander Kuhad, Vijai Kumar Gupta
  • Language: English

Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers a cutting-edge explor… Read more

Description

Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering offers a cutting-edge exploration of the latest advancements in microbial biotechnology and its transformative role in biobased biorefineries. The book delves into the diverse microbial organisms and innovative bioprocesses that are reshaping the production of sustainable biofuels, bioplastics, and high-value pharmaceuticals, and uncovers the fundamental principles of microbial biotechnology that enhance microbial performance, alongside practical case studies that illustrate real-world applications and the potential for commercial-scale impact. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of key topics, beginning with the engineering of biomass feedstocks for bioethanol production and extending to microbial biodiversity, enzyme applications, and metabolic engineering. Each chapter presents detailed insights into the processes that drive efficiency and sustainability in biorefineries, including the enzymatic conversion of biomass, microbial biosynthesis of platform chemicals, and the challenges of scaling up these technologies. Additionally, it addresses environmental considerations and market trends, offering a holistic view of the biobased economy. Microbial Biotechnology for Revolutionizing Biobased Biorefineries: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students in fields such as chemical engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental science. By integrating multidisciplinary knowledge, the book equips readers with the latest findings and practical strategies to optimize biorefinery operations, enhance sustainability, and contribute to a circular bioeconomy.

Key features

  • Integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from chemical engineering, biochemistry, microbiology and environmental science, creating a cohesive framework that enhances understanding of the complexities in biobased biorefineries
  • Presents current research and innovations, offering the latest findings and emerging technologies in microbial biotechnology that have the potential to transform the biobased biorefinery landscape
  • Discusses practical examples and case studies, illustrating real-world applications that demonstrate how microbial biotechnology can optimize efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability in biobased biorefineries
  • Evaluates the impact of microbial processes on the development of sustainable biobased products, emphasizing their role in advancing environmental and economic goals within the industry

Readership

Scientists, professors, and research scholars in chemical engineering, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, materials science, renewable energy, biological sciences, genetics, and microbial engineering; Engineers, technologists, and executives in biomass, biofuel, and biorefinery sectors; (Post)graduate students in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, microbiology, and environmental science

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Engineering Biomass Feedstocks for Bioethanol Production

2. Introduction to Microbial Biodiversity and Application to Biobased Biorefineries

3. Microbial Enzymes for Biorefinery Processes and Application of Microbial Fermentation Technologies

4. Microbial Biosynthesis of Platform Chemicals, Biopolymers and Bioplastics

5. Microbial Bioremediation in Biorefineries and Bioenergy Production

6. Microbial Metabolic Engineering for Biobased Products

7. Designer Microbes for Ethanol Fermentation and Optimization of Biomass Pretreatment

8. Biomass Pretreatment Technologies for Biorefinery Development

9. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Biomass and Fermentation Process Optimization

10. Downstream Processing and Ethanol Recovery for bioethanol production

11. Biorefinery Approaches for Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorization

12. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations in Lignin Valorization

13. Market Trends and Economic Analysis for a Circular Bioeconomy

14. Microbial Biorefinery Integration and Scaling up Methods

15. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Microbial Biorefineries

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Yogesh K. Ahlawat

Dr. Yogesh K. Ahlawat is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist who earned his PhD from Michigan Technological University, United States, where his doctoral research focused on enhancing biofuel production through the manipulation of plant cell wall biosynthesis. In addition to bioenergy research, Dr. Ahlawat investigates postharvest trait improvement in fruits and vegetables using multi‑omics approaches, examines soil microbial biodiversity, and explores bioremediation strategies for environmental management. With over 13 years of experience in functional genomics, postharvest genomics, and crop improvement methodologies, he has an established record of impactful publications and has worked extensively across a wide range of crops to dissect key quantitative and qualitative traits supporting smart agriculture practices. He serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including BMC, Frontiers, and MDPI. He is the recipient of multiple national and international honors, including a National Overseas Fellowship, a Doctoral Finishing Fellowship, a Best Graduate Teaching Award, and several competitive international and national travel grants awarded by prestigious funding agencies.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana, India

RK

Ramesh Chander Kuhad

Ramesh Chander Kuhad is a Distinguished Professor at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and the Director, at the DPGITM, Gurugram, Haryana. His areas of research include plant biomass biotechnology, biorefineries for sustainable production of biofuels, and other bio-based products.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Professor, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh; Director, DPGITM, Gurugram, Haryana

VG

Vijai Kumar Gupta

Dr. Vijai Kumar Gupta holds a doctoral degree in Microbiology from Dr RML Avadh University, India. Currently, he is working as Senior Fellow and Group Leader at Center for Safe and Improved Foods & Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Edinburgh, UK. Dr Gupta is an expert in Biomass Valorisation, Microbial Engineering Biotechnologies, Enzyme and Bioprocessing Technologies, Bioactive Natural Products, and Functional Microbiome. Overall focus of his research is on developing bioprocess technologies to valorise available bioresources for the production of value-added biochemicals, bioproducts, and fuels and their potential to address the key challenges in agri-food-pharma-environment importance. He has published several peer-reviewed publications, 48 book chapters and 42 books in his hands.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor (Biochemistry), AgroBioSciences (AgBS)/Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (CBS), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco