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[Preface for special issue on chemical bioproduction].
1Division of Biotechnology, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China.
Summary
Developing efficient enzymes and microbial cell factories enables green biomanufacturing for chemical overproduction. Advances in synthetic biology and enzymatic engineering accelerate feasible bioprocesses for chemical biosynthesis.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
- Biochemical Engineering
Context:
- Green biomanufacturing relies on efficient enzymes and microbial cell factories for sustainable chemical production.
- Synthetic biology, systems biology, and enzymatic engineering are rapidly advancing bioprocess development.
Purpose:
- To consolidate recent advances in chemical biosynthesis and promote green biomanufacturing.
- To present a collection of reviews and original research on enzymatic biosynthesis, cell factories, and biorefineries.
Summary:
- This special issue covers enzymatic biosynthesis, microbial cell factories, one-carbon based biorefineries, and feasible strategies for chemical bioproduction.
- The included papers discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and potential solutions in chemical biomanufacturing.
Impact:
- Facilitates the expansion of the chemical kingdom through biosynthesis.
- Improves the productivity and feasibility of green biomanufacturing processes.
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions in chemical biomanufacturing.
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