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Biologically-Driven Carbon Capture and Utilization through Microorganisms for Sustainable CO? Biofixation and Bioenergy Generation

  • Book

  • July 2026
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 6251457
Biologically-Driven Carbon Capture and Utilization through Microorganisms for Sustainable CO? Biofixation and Bioenergy Generation explores biologically-driven carbon capture and utilization and covers the future of sustainable climate solutions. Focusing on microorganisms' pivotal role, the book investigates innovative methods for converting atmospheric CO? into valuable biomolecules, supporting both environmental health and energy production. It highlights advances in microbial strategies, genetic engineering, and metabolic modifications that enhance bio-capture efficiency. The book also examines integrating bioenergy systems with carbon sequestration, the potential of biochar as a removal strategy, and the bioconversion of C1 compounds, offering a holistic view of current technologies and future prospects.

Covering topics from sources of CO? emissions to the latest biotechnological innovations, the book is an essential resource for researchers, biotechnologists, environmental scientists, and students dedicated to combating climate change. Whether you're involved in environmental policy, renewable energy, or microbial research, you'll find valuable insights into sustainable solutions for reducing carbon footprints and advancing bio-based technologies.

Table of Contents

1. Overview of CO? emission
2. Trends in global CO? emissions and the economic benefits of managing them
3. Carbon dioxide capture
4. Microbial carbon capture
5. Improving bio-capture of CO? through genetic engineering and metabolic modifications
6. Bioconversion of C1 compounds
7. Integration of bioenergy systems with carbon capture technologies
8. Biochar as a carbon dioxide removal strategy
9. Future Prospects

Authors

Pratima Bajpai Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, India. Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.