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Explore open access research that advances the use of microorganisms in industrial processes, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals.

Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the critical examination of microorganisms and enzymes in largescale applications. Led by Field Chief Editor Michael E. Himmel, Front...

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Michael E. Himmel

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE)

United States

Editor-in-Chief

Lilly Amore

Biocatalysts Ltd

United Kingdom

Specialty Chief Editor

Microbial Advances in Food & Beverage Production

Stephen R Decker

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE)

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Biorefinery Science and Engineering

Ze-Chun Yuan

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, London Research and Development Center

Canada

Specialty Chief Editor

Microbial Science and Technology for Agriculture

Abigail Engelberth

Purdue University

United States

Associate Editor

Biorefinery Science and Engineering

Agbaje Lateef

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Nigeria

Associate Editor

Biorefinery Science and Engineering

Ahmet Küçükçetin

Akdeniz University

Türkiye

Associate Editor

Microbial Advances in Food & Beverage Production

Alessia Levante

University of Parma

Italy

Associate Editor

Microbial Advances in Food & Beverage Production

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Scope

Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the critical examination of microorganisms and enzymes in large-scale applications. Led by Field Chief Editor Michael E. Himmel, Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology welcomes research contributions in various domains of industrial microbiology, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: best practices in agriculture, including terrestrial and aquatic farming development of sustainable and affordable human nutrition enabling the emerging energy bioeconomy and carbon capture and sequestration plant and soil microbe interactions production of pharmaceutical intermediates or final products using microorganisms and enzymes The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including: SDG 2: Zero Hunger - Supporting sustainable and affordable human nutrition and best practices in agriculture to end hunger and achieve food security SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - Contributing to the development of new medicines and therapies through the examination of microorganisms and enzymes SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Focusing on the emerging energy bioeconomy and carbon capture and sequestration to ensure access to sustainable energy for all SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Emphasizing sustainable agriculture and industrial practices to promote responsible consumption and production patterns SDG 13: Climate Action - Exploring carbon capture and sequestration technologies to combat climate change and its impacts SDG 14: Life Below Water - Focusing on aquatic farming and sustainable practices to conserve and sustainably use marine resources for sustainable development SDG 15: Life on Land - Examining plant and soil microbe interactions and terrestrial farming practices to protect and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems Manuscripts outside the scope of Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology include those unrelated to industrial microbiology or not aligned with the journal's focus on examining microorganisms and enzymes in large-scale applications. Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology is committed to advancing developments in the field by providing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Aims

Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the critical examination of microorganisms and enzymes in large-scale applications.

Led by Field Chief Editor Michael E. Himmel, Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology welcomes research contributions in various domains of industrial microbiology, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications. Topics include, but are not limited to:

best practices in agriculture, including terrestrial and aquatic farming

development of sustainable and affordable human nutrition

enabling the emerging energy bioeconomy and carbon capture and sequestration

plant and soil microbe interactions

production of pharmaceutical intermediates or final products using microorganisms and enzymes

The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

SDG 2: Zero Hunger - Supporting sustainable and affordable human nutrition and best practices in agriculture to end hunger and achieve food security

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - Contributing to the development of new medicines and therapies through the examination of microorganisms and enzymes

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Focusing on the emerging energy bioeconomy and carbon capture and sequestration to ensure access to sustainable energy for all

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Emphasizing sustainable agriculture and industrial practices to promote responsible consumption and production patterns

SDG 13: Climate Action - Exploring carbon capture and sequestration technologies to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 14: Life Below Water - Focusing on aquatic farming and sustainable practices to conserve and sustainably use marine resources for sustainable development

SDG 15: Life on Land - Examining plant and soil microbe interactions and terrestrial farming practices to protect and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems

Manuscripts outside the scope of Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology include those unrelated to industrial microbiology or not aligned with the journal's focus on examining microorganisms and enzymes in large-scale applications.

Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology is committed to advancing developments in the field by providing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/about

ISSN
2813-7809
Editor-in-Chief
Michael E. Himmel (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE), Golden, United States) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Biorefinery Science and Engineering

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/sections/biorefinery-science-and-engineering

  • Microbial Advances in Food & Beverage Production

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/sections/microbial-advances-in-food-beverage-production

  • Microbial Science and Technology for Agriculture

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/sections/microbial-science-and-technology-for-agriculture

  • Pharmaceuticals

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/sections/pharmaceuticals

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Review
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Clinical Trial
  • Case Report
  • Classification
  • Brief Research Report
  • General Commentary
  • Opinion
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • Technology and Code
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,195 — Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Clinical Trial, Classification, Technology and Code
  • - Category B: CHF 1,750 — Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Correction, Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

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Peer review

  • Official peer-review process: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

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  • Policies and publication ethics: https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics

Indexing

  • Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
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  • Crossref
  • Dimensions
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences GoOA
  • OpenAIRE
  • DOAJ
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • ProQuest

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/about

Instructions for authors

Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Systematic Review (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Clinical Trial (fee category A)
  • Case Report (fee category B)
  • Classification (fee category A)
  • Brief Research Report (fee category B)
  • General Commentary (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Correction (fee category C)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • Technology and Code (fee category A)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/industrial-microbiology/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Journal metrics

Articles
46
Total views
173,700
Downloads
55,300
Citations
227

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
227
Time to decision
35
Time to publication
98

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-23.