Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation

Current Advances in Solid-State Fermentation: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Second Edition offers a detailed examination of the latest advancements in solid-state fermentation. This comprehensive overview covers scientific, technological, and engineering progress within the bioprocessing field. Key topics include bioreactor designs, fermentation processes, genetically modified microbes, process modeling and optimization, extraction techniques, and media preparation. The book's historical perspective, coupled with its discussion on bioprocess systems and kinetics, sets the stage for understanding the fundamentals and applications of solid-state fermentation. Additionally, the book emphasizes the integration of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence-based modeling and intelligent control systems to meet industry demands and foster future advancements. It serves as an essential resource for researchers and students, providing a single point of reference from laboratory to industrial applications. The text also highlights the importance of key principles for analysis, optimization, and design, ensuring it remains a valuable reference in the field.

Section I: Fundamentals of Solid-state Fermentation 1. Advances in Solid-State Fermentation- An Introduction 2. Porous Characteristics of the Solid Matrix in Solid-State Fermentation 3. Fungal Growth on Solid Substrates 4. Kinetics of the Solid-State Fermentation Process 5. Design of Bioreactors in Solid-State Fermentation 6. Online Monitoring of Solid-State Fermentation Using Respirometry 7. Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in solid-state fermentation processes Section II: Applications of Solid-state Fermentation 8. Bioreactors for the Production of Biological Control Agents Produced by Solid-State Fermentation 9. Solid-State Fermentation for the Production of Lipases for Environmental and Biodiesel Applications 10. Solid-State Fermentation for the On-Site Production of Cellulolytic Enzymes and Their Use in the Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Biomass 11. Solid-State Fermentation for the production of beta glucosidases 12. Solid-State Fermentation for the Production of Proteases and Amylases and Their Application in Nutrient Medium Production 13. Solid-State Fermentation for Laccases Production and Their Applications 14. Agricultural Residues as Animal Feed: Protein Enrichment and Detoxification Using Solid-State Fermentation 15. Solid-state Fermentation for the Production of Secondary Metabolites 16. Solid-State Fermentation for the Production of Mushrooms 17. Solid-State Fermentation for Food Applications 18. Solid-State Fermentation for the Production of Biosurfactants and Their Applications 19. Solid-State Fermentation for Vermicomposting 20. Solid-State Fermentation for the Production of Organic Acids 21. Solid-State Fermentation and Plant-Beneficial Microorganisms