Advances in Microbial Bioplastics

Materials, Technology, and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-49116-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the field of microbial bioplastics. This book explores the fundamental mechanisms of biopolymer biosynthesis, their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications, especially in active packaging. It emphasizes sustainable production methods, circular economy integration, and innovative trends such as omics approaches and AI-driven processes, offering readers a detailed understanding of how microbial bioplastics can revolutionize eco-friendly packaging solutions. The chapters cover a wide array of topics, including microbial bioplastics' types and properties, biosynthetic pathways, development of packaging materials, reinforced applications, and their role as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging. The book also discusses recent advances, environmental sustainability, and the current status and future prospects of microbial bioplastics in industry, providing a bridge from laboratory research to commercial scale.

Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications serves researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into microbial biopolymer production and application. It is particularly valuable for those involved in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation, supporting efforts to develop eco-friendly, sustainable, and commercially viable bioplastic materials.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Radhakrishnan, E.K.

Kumar, Ajay

Jose, Jiya

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to bioplastics: State-of-the-Art
2. Different types and properties of bioplastics of microbial origin
3. Biosynthetic pathways involved in the production of microbial polymers
4. Synthesis, characterisation and applications of microbial bioplastics
5. Factors influencing the sustainable production of microbial bioplastics
6. Microbial Bioplastics in the Era of Circular and Sustainable Economy
7. Omics approaches in microbial biopolymer production potential
8. Methods used for the development of microbial bioplastic-based packaging materials
9. Customised applications of reinforced microbial bioplastics
10. Microbial bioplastics as active food packaging materials
11. Scope for microbial polymers as sustainable alternative to conventional packaging materials
12. Recent advances and environmental sustainability of microbial bioplastics
13. Status Quo of commercially used microbial bioplastics and its future perspectives
14. Harnessing Artificial intelligence for Microbial Bioplastic Production from Bench to Industry

Über Autor(innen)

Jose, Jiya
Dr. Jiya Jose, Ph.D., is a Scientist D with over 12 years of expertise in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Cell Culture, and Tissue Engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Marine Sciences from CSIR-NIO in 2014 and has collaborated internationally. Dr. Jose has attended and organized numerous conferences, received prestigious fellowships including CSIR, UGC, and ICMR, and has published over 60 high-impact journal articles and three edited books. Her research focuses on microbiology, nanobiotechnology, antimicrobial resistance, probiotics, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. She also holds a Visiting Scientist position at NRICMI, Mahatma Gandhi University.

Kumar, Ajay
Ajay Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. He previously served as a Visiting Scientist at the Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel (2018–2022), and completed his doctoral research at the Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, focusing on plant–microbe interactions. Dr. Kumar’s research expertise spans plant–microbe interactions, microbial biocontrol, postharvest fruit disease management, microbial endophytes of medicinal plants, and cyanobacteria–pesticide interactions. He is a prolific author in leading international journals and is also actively engaged in academic editing with major publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar currently serves as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and BMC Microbiology, a Guest Editor for Microorganisms and Plants (MDPI), and a Series Editor for Plant and Soil Microbiome (Elsevier).

Radhakrishnan, E.K.
Dr. Radhakrishnan E.K is currently working as Professor at School of Biosciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. He has published 202 research publications, 78 book chapters and 3 review papers and edited 28 books. He has been listed among the top 2% scientists of the world in a list prepared by Stanford University and Elsevier BV, based on career-long data and single-year impact in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.