The Role of White Biotechnology in Advancing Renewable Energy

The field of biotechnology encompasses the use of biological systems and living organisms to develop or enhance products and processes across various sectors. White biotechnology, or industrial biotechnology, explicitly applies these principles to create eco-friendly industrial processes. As we face urgent environmental challenges, including climate change, there is an increasing global shift towards renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and bioenergy to lessen our ecological footprint. White biotechnology is at the forefront of this transition, using cutting-edge synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and molecular genetics techniques to develop sustainable solutions such as biofuels and bioremediation.This Research Topic aims to explore the critical role of White Biotechnology in the energy transition. Specifically, it seeks to highlight how the integration of biotechnological advances can support the production of renewable energies and how these innovations contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. By analyzing recent advancements and applications, the goal is to understand the impact and potential of White Biotechnology in reducing environmental impact while promoting renewable energy sources.To gather further insights into the parameters of White Biotechnology in supporting renewable energy transitions, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:o Advanced bioethanol processeso Biotechnology in biodiesel productiono Biogas (Methane) production technologieso Biohydrogen productiono Synthetic biology for biofuelso Bio-based chemicalso Bioremediationo Solid and liquid waste treatmento Resource recovery from renewable natural sourceso The Role of White Biotechnology in the Circular EconomyThese themes will provide a comprehensive picture of the current state and future potential of biotechnological innovations in energy production, helping to drive the global energy transition agenda forward. Topic editors: Sergio Huerta-Ochoa, Margarita Mercedes Gonzalez-Brambila, Susana Rodriguez-Couto Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/81611/the-role-of-white-biotechnology-in-advancing-renewable-energy