BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Leading the Charge in Sustainable Resource Utilization
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Bioconversion Technologies:
Research on the conversion of biomass and waste materials into biofuels, bioproducts, and biochemicals using microbial, enzymatic, and thermochemical processes. - Waste Management and Valorization:
Studies focusing on the sustainable management of agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste through innovative bioprocessing techniques to recover nutrients and energy. - Environmental Biotechnology:
Investigation of microbial processes for environmental remediation, including wastewater treatment, pollutant degradation, and nutrient recovery. - Microbial Metabolic Engineering:
Development and optimization of microbial strains for enhanced production of value-added products, including lipids, proteins, and biopolymers. - Machine Learning and Data Analysis:
Application of computational techniques and machine learning models in optimizing biotechnological processes and predicting outcomes in bioconversion systems. - Biochar and Soil Amendments:
Research on the production and application of biochar from biomass and its role in improving soil health, carbon sequestration, and nutrient retention.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrated Bioprocessing Systems:
An increasing trend towards systems that combine multiple processes, such as anaerobic digestion and microbial electrolysis, reflects a holistic approach to resource recovery and waste management. - Microbial Electrochemical Technologies:
Research on microbial fuel cells and electrosynthesis is gaining momentum, focusing on the conversion of waste to energy while simultaneously treating wastewater. - Advanced Biorefinery Concepts:
Emerging studies emphasize the development of biorefineries that produce multiple high-value products from biomass, integrating various feedstocks and processes for sustainability. - Machine Learning Applications in Biotechnology:
The integration of machine learning techniques for optimizing bioprocesses and predicting outcomes is becoming increasingly prevalent, enhancing the efficiency of research and applications. - Biochar for Environmental Remediation:
Research on the use of biochar not only for soil amendment but also for the remediation of contaminated water and air is trending, reflecting a broader understanding of its multifunctional benefits. - Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery:
Innovative approaches to wastewater treatment that focus on nutrient recovery and circular economy principles are increasingly prominent, showcasing the journal's relevance to environmental sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biogas Production:
Research specifically focused on conventional anaerobic digestion methods without integration of advanced technologies has diminished as new methods, such as microbial electrolysis and hybrid systems, gain traction. - Single-Product Biorefineries:
The focus on biorefineries producing a single product has decreased in favor of integrated systems that allow for multiple co-products, emphasizing circular economy principles. - Static Waste Treatment Methods:
Static or low-innovation waste treatment methods are being overshadowed by more dynamic, adaptive systems that utilize novel technologies and microbial enhancements. - Lignin Valorization through Conventional Means:
Lignin valorization through traditional chemical methods has waned as more efficient enzymatic and biological methods are developed and explored. - Basic Microalgae Cultivation Techniques:
Research focusing solely on basic cultivation methods for microalgae without addressing integrated systems or bioproduct recovery has seen a decline.
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