Green Microbiology
Sustainability, Climate Change, Food, and Water
- 1st Edition - August 22, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Adenike A. Akinsemolu, Helen N. Onyeaka
- Language: English
Green Microbiology: Sustainability, Climate Change, Food, and Water provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of green microbiology. The book introduce… Read more
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Green Microbiology: Sustainability, Climate Change, Food, and Water provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of green microbiology. The book introduces readers to various ways in which microbes can be used in sustainable development, including in areas such as climate change, food production, bioenergy, bioremediation, and water treatment. The book also discusses the social, economic, and environmental impact of green microbiology, as well as the business and future trends in this field.
Edited by two experienced professionals in the field of industrial microbiology and environmental science, with a particular expertise in the intersection between food processing and food microbiology, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field, helping to solve the problems of a lack of comprehensive resources and a lack of understanding of the role of microbes in sustainable development.
- Covers advances in microbial green technologies and sustainable development
- Discusses issues such as climate change, food security, and water treatment
- Details how green microbiology can contribute to the achievement of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Provides a summary of key concepts, case studies, and principles of green microbiology
2. Microbes in Agriculture and Food Production
3. Microbes in Water Treatment and Wastewater Management for Sustainable WASH Interventions
4. Bioremediation and Microbiology
5. Microbes in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
6. Microbes in Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)
7. Microbes in Life Below Water (SDG 14)
8. Microbes in Space and Spacecraft
9. Microbes in Life on Land (SDG 15)
10. Microbes and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
11. The Business of Green Microbiology
12. Meet the Green Microbes
13. The Future of Green Microbiology: Innovations and Challenges
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 22, 2025
- Language: English
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Adenike A. Akinsemolu
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Helen N. Onyeaka
Dr. Helen Onyeaka, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK. She is an industrial microbiologist and sustainability advocate with more than 25 years of experience spanning food safety, microbiology, and sustainable food systems. She currently serves as Deputy Director of the Birmingham Institute of Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Her research centers on microbial physiology, foodborne pathogens, predictive microbiology, and innovations in sustainable food packaging. In recognition of her significant contributions to applied microbiology and food security, she has received several honors, including the prestigious Basil Jarvis Food Security and Innovation Award. As an educator, Dr. Onyeaka teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Food Microbiology, Food Safety, and Chemical Engineering, and supervises MSc and PhD research projects. In addition, she is actively engaged in professional capacity building through the design and delivery of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs for Food Safety Inspection Officers, industry professionals, and international trainees, including specialists from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Dr. Onyeaka is also deeply involved in global sustainability initiatives, working collaboratively with academia, industry, and policymakers to address key challenges in food systems, climate resilience, and microbiome research.