Acta Biotechnologica

Aims & Scope

Now merged with Engineering in Life Sciences its first class content has found a new host.

Engineering in Life Sciences (ELS) focuses on engineering principles and innovations in life sciences and biotechnology.

Life sciences and biotechnology covered in ELS encompass the use of biomolecules (e.g. proteins/enzymes), cells (microbial, plant and mammalian origins) and biomaterials for biosynthesis, biotransformation, cell-based treatment and bio-based solutions in industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnologies.

ELS especially aims to promote interdisciplinary collaborations among biologists, biotechnologists and engineers for quantitative understanding and holistic engineering (design-built-test) of biological parts and processes in the different application areas.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering and Immunology and Microbiology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Characterization of biosurfactants and their use in pollution removal – State of the Art. (Review)

  Citation: 150

  Authors: I. M.

• The impact of hydrocarbon remediation (diesel oil and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) on enzyme activities and microbial properties of soil

  Citation: 127

  Authors: R., G., F.

• Microorganisms for lipids

  Citation: 117

  Authors: C.

• Heavy metal sorption by microalgae

  Citation: 115

  Authors: E., P., O.

• Isolation of biosurfactant‐producing bacteria, product characterization, and evaluation

  Citation: 103

  Authors: A. S., I. M., S., A., M.

• Use of heterotrophic microorganisms in mineral biotechnology

  Citation: 92

  Authors: S. N.

• Phytoremediation of Polluted Waters Potentials and Prospects of Wetland Plants

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Q., Y., Y.

• Effect of trace elements and vitamins on the growth of Methanosarcina barkeri

  Citation: 90

  Authors: P., H.

• Remediation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) through Landfarming with Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation

  Citation: 87

  Authors: W. L., C. C., L. D., D., P. H., J.

• Molecular cloning–A laboratory manual. New York: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 1982, 545 S., 42 $

  Citation: 85

  Authors: T., E. F., J., J.