Biotechnology and Energy Engineering: Integrated Approaches for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

This book explores the integration of biotechnology and energy engineering to develop sustainable bioenergy systems and circular bioeconomy models. It presents core principles of microbial metabolism, enzymatic catalysis, genetic and metabolic engineering alongside energy conversion, thermodynamics, and process optimization. Key technologies such as bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biohydrogen, microbial fuel cells, and algal bioenergy are analyzed using diverse feedstocks, including biomass and organic waste. The text emphasizes bioreactor design, waste-to-energy strategies, environmental impact assessment, and industrial applications, offering a holistic framework for improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling resilient, low-carbon energy solutions.