Bioprocess Design and Biomass Production Processes

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in biotechnology, driven by the urgent need to address environmental concerns and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. Within this context, bioprocess design and biomass production processes play a pivotal role in harnessing the potential of biological resources for various applications, ranging from renewable energy production using biomass-derived biocatalysts and enzymes to the development of biobased materials, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals. The biomass produced can come from the most varied sources, including biomass derived from microorganisms, algae, agricultural and forestry residues, organic residues, and aquatic plants. However, maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of biomass production processes requires interdisciplinary approaches, encompassing bioprocess engineering, microbiology, metabolic engineering, and environmental science.

This special issue on “Bioprocess Design and Biomass Production Processes” seeks high-quality works focusing on bioprocess optimization, biomass cultivation, and sustainable biotechnology. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Bioreactor design and optimization
• Microbial engineering for enhanced biomass production
• Metabolic engineering for biomass composition yield improvement
• Integration of bioprocesses with downstream processing
• Bioprocess scale-up and techno-economic analysis
• Biocatalysts and enzymes for biomass conversion
• Bioprocess monitoring and control strategies
• Sustainable feedstock selection and management
• Development of biobased materials, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals

Dr. Alex Graça Contato
Prof. Dr. Rosane Peralta
Dr. Cristina Giatti Marques de Souza
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• bioprocess design
• biomass valorization
• fermentation
• biorefineries
• microbial and metabolic engineering
• enzymes
• biofuel production
• biopolymer synthesis
• waste to energy
• algal biotechnology