Advances in Methanotroph Research: Environmental Significance, Physiological Diversity and Biotechnological Applications

Methanotrophs or methane-oxidizing bacteria, play a pivotal role in mitigating methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas by converting methane into biomass and carbon dioxide. This review consolidates recent advancements in methanotroph research, highlighting their environmental relevance, physiological adaptations, and potential biotechnological applications. Prominence is placed on their ecological spreading, metabolic pathways, response to environmental factors such as pH, and novel and innovative applications in biotechnology.