We are pleased to present a curated selection of Editor’s Choice papers from Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, focusing on Sustainable Biotechnology. These articles will be free to read under a limited-time period from July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
This collection highlights cutting-edge strategies to address global bioresource challenges. Key topics include advancements in lignocellulolytic enzyme production and the design of custom cellulolytic cocktails for second-generation (2G) ethanol, bridging laboratory research with industrial biorefineries. Further contributions explore the valorisation of waste streams, such as converting spent cultivated meat media into valuable recombinant proteins using Lactococcus lactis.
Additionally, the series delves into harnessing extremophiles by unlocking the potential of extremozymes for robust bioprocessing. Innovative approaches are also featured for mitigating biomass inhibitors, utilizing fungi like Paecilomyces variotiito improve lignocellulosic refining through integrated transcriptome analysis.
These selected works underscore the journal’s commitment to promoting circular bioeconomy principles and innovative biomanufacturing solutions. We invite readers to explore these high-impact studies and gain insights into the future of sustainable microbial systems.
| Title | Link |
| Advancement in lignocellulolytic enzyme production: tailored strategies to overcome challenges in biomass hydrolysis | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-025-00342-7 |
| Extremozymes: unlocking potential of extreme environments for sustainable biotechnology | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-025-00352-5 |
| From bench to biorefinery: custom cellulolytic cocktail development for 2G ethanol | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-025-00357-0 |
| Harnessing Paecilomyces variotii to remove lignocellulose-derived inhibitors: potential evaluation, lignocellulosic biorefining route design, and transcriptome analysis | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-025-00393-w |
| Valorisation of spent cultivated meat media for recombinant FGF2 production in Lactococcus lactis | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43393-025-00358-z |