Lignocellulosic Biomass and Enzymes Fundamentals, Emerging Technologies and Applications

This book aims to offer comprehensive insights into biomass pretreatment and utilization for recovering value-added products. The book focuses on various topics including lignocellulosic biorefinery challenges, lignolytic enzymes, bioprocess advancements, and emerging industrial applications. It also serves as a knowledge repository on the use of lignocellulosic biomass and enzymes in biotechnological processes, bio-composites development, pulp and paper processing, bio-energy production, biomass detoxification, and more. Chapters of this book cover a broad focus on enzyme technologies, treatment strategies, and the application of industrially important enzymes. Chapters cover the unique features, like the focus on economically feasible treatment strategies, and highlight the book's emphasis on practicality. The book includes aspects of microbial enzymes and biomass overview, advancements in biomass pretreatment, metabolic and genetic engineering approaches, improved process and recovery strategies, eco-friendly bio bleaching in the pulp and paper industry, bioethanol production, and lignocellulose biorefinery. This book is targeted towards a diverse audience including undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in academia and industries.

Part 1: Fundamentals of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Enzyme Production.- Chapter 1:Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment Technologies - A Review of Recent Advancements and Emerging Technologies.- Chapter 2: Advancement in Pretreatment Technologies for Mixed Lignocellulosic Biomass .- Chapter 3: CRISPR and Beyond: Innovations in Enzyme and Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production from Lignocellulose..- Chapter 4: Optimizing Microbial and Plant Systems for Enhanced Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion to Biofuels  .- Chapter 5: Future-Forward: Emerging Methods for Optimizing Lignocellulolytic Enzyme Production from Microorganisms 

Part 2: Enzyme Optimization and Biomass Hydrolysis.- Chapter 6: Optimization of Cellulase Enzyme System for Lignocellulosic Biomass Hydrolysis: Challenges and Future Perspectives .- Chapter 7: Microbial Enzymes in Biomass Conversion: Innovations and Applications 

Part 3: Applications of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes.- Chapter 8: Microbial enzymes acting on Lignocellulosic Biomass: An overview (Pragya).- Chapter 9: Insights of Hemicellulolytic Enzymes for Detoxification of Biomass Used as Animal Feed     .- Chapter 10:Lignocellulosic Enzymes from Termite Gut for the Degradation of Plant Biomass  .- Chapter 11:Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment Technologies and Their Impact on Biocomposite Performance  .- Chapter 12:Applications of Nanotechnology in the Production of Biofuels: Emphasis on Nanomaterials and Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment.- Chapter 13:Transformation of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Value-Added Cellulose Nanocrystals and their Applications .- Chapter 14:Sustainable Enzymatic Solutions for Industrial Applications: Degumming of Bast Fibres, Biodeinking, and Biobleaching

Part 4: Lignocellulosic Biomass in Bioethanol Production and Biorefineries.- Chapter 15:New Insights into Lignocellulosic Feedstock Conversion into Bioethanol: Biotechnological Perspectives .- Chapter 16:Biomass to Bioethanol: Promising Avenue for Sustainable Future .- Chapter 17:Circular Economy Approach to Lignocellulosic Integrated Biorefineries .- Chapter 18:Lignocellulose Biorefinery: Economical Perspectives on Industrialization, Technical Challenges, and Solutions 

Part 5: Specialized Industrial Applications and Innovations.- Chapter 19: Lignocellulolytic Enzymes Used for the Bio-deinking of Recycled Waste Paper: A sustainable feasibility .- Chapter 20: Eco-Friendly Biobleaching of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Pulp and Paper Industry .- Chapter 21: Insights into Hemicellulose Extraction and Bio-valorization into Xylitol for Overcoming Process Challenges 

Part 6: Advanced and Emerging Technologies.- Chapter 22: Emerging Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology strategies in the Development of Lignocellulosic Biomass-Based Biorefineries .- Chapter 23: Harnessing Fungal Metabolic Pathways for Efficient Production of Industrial Hydrolytic Enzymes.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Kapoor is an associate professor of microbiology at Maharshi Dayanand University. He has a strong background in academia, research, and patent-related activities. Dr. Kapoor obtained his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Delhi South Campus and has made significant contributions to the field. He is involved in teaching postgraduate students at Maharshi Dayanand University, focusing on industrial enzymes. He is also involved in patent filing and prosecution, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Dr. Kapoor has had international exposure, including working as a visiting scientist at the University of Arkansas, USA. Dr Kapoor has received several prestigious awards, and he has published various manuscripts/articles in peer-reviewed international journals and has authored many book chapters.

Dr. Kalavathy Rajan is an assistant professor of fiber and biopolymers at Texas Tech University. With over 9 years of research experience, she has worked in prestigious institutions such as the University of Arkansas and the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on enzymatic saccharification, chemical fractionation of bioactive compounds, and the development of bio-based products from renewable feedstocks. Dr. Rajan has received several awards, including the ICAR International Fellowship and the Navajbai Ratan Tata fellowship. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and serves as a panel reviewer for U.S. federal grants. Her dedication to sustainability and comprehensive biomass utilization exemplifies her position as a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of fiber and biopolymers.