Submission Status: Open

Submission Deadline: 15 June 2025 

   This topical collection in Bioresources and Bioprocessing invites original research and review articles focused on cutting-edge bioprocessing technologies and bioremediation methods aimed at addressing environmental challenges. Key areas of interest include the role of bacteria and fungi in soil and water pollution detoxification, advancements in biodegradation of pollutants, development and application of biodegradable polymers, and the study of metabolites involved in these processes. Contributions that explore interdisciplinary approaches and novel applications in bioremediation are particularly encouraged.

Guest Editors

    Prof. Dr. Yongdi Liu is a professor in the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology. He has been engaged in theoretical research and technical development of toxic, harmful and difficult biodegradable organic wastewater treatment for more than 30 years, and has academic expertise in environmental microbial technology and advanced oxidation technology. 

    Prof. Dr. Elda Madai Melchor-Martínez is a Research Professor in the Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Specializing in bioconversion and the concept of biorefinery implemented on waste or renewable resources, Dr. Melchor- Martínez leads research projects on the bioproduction of advanced materials, leveraging a circular economy to transform matter into several high-value products. Her innovative solutions span medicines, food, and sustainable agriculture, contributing to regenerative systems that benefit both the planet and society.

    Dr. Ahmed Elgarahy is a Research Scientist with 15 years of experience in areas of environmental chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, water environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, resources conversion, sustainable management, biomass valorization, food/plastic waste recycling, green fuel, carbon capture, and hydrogen production. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology (Water and Wastewater Treatment) from Port-Said University, Egypt in 2020. He has published over 65 articles in high ranked international journals. He has worked as a Co-Investigator with universities, an international technical trainer for several companies, and earned multiple project management certifications. 

    Dr. Abdullah Haruna Birniwa is a Lecturer at Sule Lamido University, specializing in environmental chemical engineering, wastewater treatment, and polymer chemistry. His research spans dyes/heavy metals adsorption, resource recovery from food waste, and advancements in water treatment technologies using carbon nanotubes. Dr. Birniwa completed his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Malaya/BUK in 2019 and holds an MSc in Colour Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano in 2014. His work contributes to developing sustainable techniques for water purification and environmental protection, and his recent publications explore novel approaches to industrial effluent treatment, adsorption mechanisms, and biorefinery wastewater management.