Industrial Microbiology

Current Progress and Novel Technologies
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-77964-220-2
Verlag: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Buch, Englisch, 456 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

As industries seek environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional manufacturing processes, microbial technologies continue to drive innovation across multiple sectors. This volume explores the expanding role of microbial systems in the production of value-added products and renewable resources. Bringing together contributions from experts in microbiology, biotechnology, and bioprocess engineering, the volume examines both established and emerging applications of microbial biomass and microbial-mediated processes.

The chapters address a broad range of topics, including fermented foods, microalgal biohydrogen, microbial biodiesel production, genetically engineered microorganisms for insulin synthesis, industrial enzymes, microbial biopesticides, biodegradable polymers, bacterial protein production, and sustainable biofuel pathways. Special attention is given to microbial fermentation technologies, microbial cell factories, biomass conversion strategies, and innovative approaches for producing industrial compounds from renewable feedstocks and organic wastes.

Combining fundamental concepts with recent technological advances, the volume highlights the growing importance of microorganisms in supporting circular bioeconomies and sustainable industrial development. The discussions emphasize environmentally friendly production systems, resource efficiency, and the integration of biotechnology into modern manufacturing.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sarangi, Prakash Kumar

Singh, Akhilesh Kumar

Srivastava, Rajesh Kumar

Pandey, Brijesh

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. Microbial-Mediated Fermented Foods: Recent Trends, Progress, and Prospect 2. Microalgal Biohydrogen: An Insight into Recent Advances, Glitches, and Solutions 3. Genetically Engineered Microbes-Mediated Insulin Production: Progress and Prospects 4. Cyanobacteria for the Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Bioplastic Factories: Progress and Prospects 5. Microalgae as a Promising Platform for the Production of Eco-Friendly Biodiesel: Recent Advances, Bottlenecks, and Solutions 6. Bacterial-Based Industrial Amylase Enzyme: Progress and Prospects 7. Recent Trends and Industrial Applications of Microbially Fabricated 2, 3 Butanediol 8. Bacillus-Meditated Fermentation and Its Role in Quality Enhancement of Soybean Fermented Food 9. Bacterial Cell Factories for Industrially Important Protein Production 10. Effective Methods and Approaches for Utilizing Microbial Biopesticides 11. Microbial Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers: A Focus on Polylactic Acid (PLA) 12. Microbial Butanol Production: A Sustainable Pathway to Biofuel Innovation Index

Über Autor(innen)

Prakash Kumar Sarangi, PhD, is a microbiologist at Central Agricultural University, India. His expertise spans bioprocess engineering, biomass conversion, microbial biotechnology, biofuels, biochemicals, and environmental remediation. He has published extensively, edited numerous volumes, and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals.

Akhilesh Kumar Singh, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, India. His research focuses on industrial biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, biofuel production, and bioplastics. He holds patents, has authored numerous publications and book chapters, and actively contributes to scientific publishing and research supervision.

Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, PhD, is Senior Assistant Professor at GITAM University, India. His work centers on applied microbiology, industrial biotechnology, fermentation technology, and microbial production systems. He has published extensively and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Amsterdam.

Brijesh Pandey, PhD, is Professor of Biotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, India. His research focuses on secondary metabolism, metabolic regulation, and genetic engineering of industrially important microorganisms. He has more than 15 years of academic and research experience and numerous international publications.