Advances in Microbial Bioplastics
Materials, Technology, and Applications
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: E.K. Radhakrishnan, Ajay Kumar, Sebastian Patrick Schwaminger, Jiya Jose, R. Aswani
- Language: English
Advances in Microbial Bioplastics: Materials, Technology, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific developments and practical approaches in the… Read more
Description
Description
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.
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.
Key features
Key features
- Presents a detailed overview of microorganisms with promises as bioplastic production potential
- Provides recent updates on the promises of microbial based active packaging materials
- Explores innovative trends in application of microbial based active packaging materials
Readership
Readership
Researchers, engineers, and industry professionals in biotechnology, materials science, environmental sustainability, and packaging innovation
Table of contents
Table of contents
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
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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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E.K. Radhakrishnan
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India. Dr. Kumar completed his Postdoc from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani center, Rishon Leziyon, Israel. Dr. Kumar has published more than 275 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management, Endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSS
Sebastian Patrick Schwaminger
Dr. Sebastian Patrick Schwaminger currently working as a Associate Professor (tenured) “Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery” of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Otto Loewi Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. Dr. Schwaminger completed his doctoral research from Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Germany. He has published more than 93 research articles and 9 patents. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of nanotechnology and drug delivery and Enzymatic degradation polymers.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical University of Graz Otto-Loewi Research Center Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Graz, AustriaJJ
Jiya Jose
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, IndiaRA
R. Aswani
Dr. Aswani R is a postdoctoral fellow at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Cochin. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Mahatma Gandhi University and was awarded the Chief Minister’s NavaKerala Post-Doctoral Fellowship to conduct research at Kerala Agricultural University. Her interdisciplinary research spans biocontrol mechanisms, plant defense induction by plant-associated microorganisms, biopolymer extraction from phytomicrobiomes, nanoparticle synthesis for antimicrobial applications, and fish disease management. She has authored numerous publications, review articles, and book chapters, and is a co-editor of books including “Biocontrol mechanisms of endophytic microorganisms” and “The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy” published by Elsevier.
Affiliations and expertise
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Cochin, Kerala, India