Special Issue on C1 Conversion and Sustainable Green Carbon Biomanufacturing

Introduction

The reliance on fossil fuels has been a cornerstone of industrial and economic development, yet it has also led to severe environmental consequences, including climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. As the global community strives to mitigate these challenges, the transition to sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives has become increasingly urgent. Among the most promising solutions is the development of green carbon biomanufacturing technologies, particularly those focused on C1 conversion, the transformation of one-carbon molecules such as CO, CO₂, and CH₄ into valuable products.

C1 conversion represents a revolutionary approach to reducing carbon emissions by utilizing greenhouse gases as feedstocks for biomanufacturing. This process not only helps lower atmospheric carbon levels but also enables the sustainable production of biofuels, biochemicals, and bio-based materials within a circular economy. By leveraging advances in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and biocatalysis, C1 conversion technologies are paving the way for a new era of green carbon biomanufacturing.

This special issue highlights the latest breakthroughs and challenges in C1 conversion and sustainable green carbon biomanufacturing. It explores innovative strategies for harnessing one-carbon feedstocks, optimizing microbial cell factories, and developing efficient bioprocesses for the production of high-value products. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• C1 Metabolism and Pathway Engineering
• Microbial Conversion of CO, CO₂, and CH₄
• Synthetic Biology for C1 Utilization
• Biofuels and Biochemicals from C1 Feedstocks
• Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Technologies
• Bio-based Materials from C1 Sources
• Enzyme Engineering for C1 Conversion
• Advanced Fermentation and Bioseparation
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of C1 Biomanufacturing Processes
• Integration of C1 Conversion with Renewable Energy Systems
• AI and Machine Learning in Advancing C1 Conversion and Sustainable Carbon Biomanufacturing

Important Deadlines

• Submission deadline: 31 December 2025.

Submission Instructions

Please read the [Guide for Authors] before submitting. All articles should be [submitted online], please select [SI: C1 Conversion and Sustainable Green Carbon Biomanufacturing] on submission.

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