Industrial Microbiomes and Synthetic Consortia for Enhanced Bioprocesses

Chukwudi Anthony Ugwuanyi

Department of Applied Microbiology Ebonyi State University Nigeria

Email:ugwuanyitony@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Industrial microbiomes and synthetic microbial consortia are emerging as powerful tools for advancing sustainable bioprocesses. Unlike monocultures, these systems exploit natural microbial diversity and engineered interactions to enhance stability, resilience, and productivity. Applications include biofuel generation, waste valorization, pharmaceuticals, and environmental remediation. Advances in synthetic biology, systems biology, and computational modeling are driving the design of robust microbial communities tailored for industrial use. However, challenges such as population control, limited knowledge of microbial interactions, and regulatory hurdles remain. Addressing these issues will enable the development of next-generation microbiomes that are scalable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Keywords: Industrial microbiomes; Synthetic microbial consortia; Bioprocess engineering; Synthetic biology; and Sustainable biotechnology.

CITE AS: Chukwudi Anthony Ugwuanyi (2025). Industrial Microbiomes and Synthetic Consortia for Enhanced Bioprocesses. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES,6(2):93-102.    https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJBAS/2025/6.2.93102