Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

The Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies series presents a comprehensive collection of volumes dedicated to the latest developments and interdisciplinary innovations across the vast landscape of biotechnology.

Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive guide to the field of biotemplated catalysis, providing a systematic exploration of synthesis and characterization methods. The book compiles state-of-the-art research, methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, serving as a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of biotemplated catalysts. It presents clear explanations of key concepts, detailed discussions of synthesis methods with real-world examples in action. Additionally, the book highlights the relevance and potential impact of biotemplated catalysis in various industries, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. It empowers readers to explore new avenues for research, innovation, and collaboration in this dynamic field.

• Introduces various classes of biotemplated catalysts and highlights their structural features and performance in diverse chemical and environmental applications
• Provides a comprehensive overview of biotemplated catalyst synthesis, from biological template selection to soft and hard templating methodologies
• Describes current challenges, sustainability aspects, and industrial perspectives supported by real-world case studies and future research directions

Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Engineering, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran. His research covers gas separation and purification, green energy, nanofluids, microfluidics, and catalyst synthesis. Beyond research, he has extensive experience as an editor and contributor to academic publishing, serving as Editor or Co-editor for many books, book series, and major reference works from leading academic publishers. His editorial work spans topics such as carbon capture and storage, bioenergy, greenhouse gases, hydrotreating, oily wastewater, chemical industry crises, hydrogen and methanol energy production, homogeneous catalysis, synthesis gas, natural gas, and renewable energy systems. He recently served as series editor for Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies and has reviewed manuscripts for prominent international journals, helping guide researchers and industry through high-impact resources.

Dr. Maryam Meshksar is a Process Engineer at Petrochemical Industries Design and Engineering Company (PIDEC). Her research focuses on gas separation, clean energy technologies, catalytic processes, and sustainable energy conversion. In gas separation, she works primarily on membrane-based separation methods. For clean energy, she investigates methane reforming for syngas production, publishing over ten peer-reviewed experimental articles. She has also developed and synthesized novel reforming catalysts, including hard-templated catalysts using sustainable biotemplates such as leaves and glucose―demonstrating their application in these processes for the first time. Alongside her technical work, Dr. Meshksar contributes to scholarly communication through authoring, editing, and reviewing books, book chapters, and journal manuscripts for leading publishers. Her editorial expertise includes topics such as greenhouse gases, synthesis gases, natural gas, and homogeneous catalysis. She recently served as Series Editor for Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies.

Dr. Uddandarao Priyanka is a Researcher and Academician specializing in nanobiotechnology and environmental biotechnology applications. She is currently working as an Adhoc Faculty Member in the
Department of Biotechnology at the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, where she teaches courses related to bioprocess
engineering and downstream processing and supervises several undergraduate research projects. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, followed by a postdoctoral research position at the University of Galway in the Republic of Ireland, funded by Science Foundation Ireland.

Her research focuses on microbial nanobiohybrids, photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, and wastewater treatment, and she has published extensively in internationally reputed scientific journals. She has been the recipient of multiple national and international recognitions, including the Water Advanced Research and Innovation Fellowship funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and the Indo–United States Science and Technology Forum and a Summer Research Fellowship funded by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Sciences. Dr. Priyanka also serves as co-editor for scientific books published by the International Water Association Publishing and Elsevier, and she actively contributes to academic workshops, seminars, and international conferences, demonstrating her commitment to scientific research, teaching, and outreach.