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Carboxylates (organic acids having a carboxyl group) are primarily categorized as (1) short-chain carboxylates, containing 2–5 carbon atoms, such as acetate, propionate, butyrate, valerate, and (2) medium-chain carboxylates, containing 6–12 carbon atoms, such as caproate, heptanoate, caprylate (Nzeteu et al., 2018). They can be used as valuable platform chemicals and as precursors for the synthesis of a wide variety of marketable products, including fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and personal care products (Mohan et al., 2016). The synthesis of these chemicals via microbial fermentation of organic waste and waste biomass provides a biorefinery framework for sustainable waste management for a greener future. However, a high-rate and robust fermentation processes must be achieved to ensure the same and lower prices of these chemicals, as compared to their petroleum-based production pathways. Recent studies have shown that EF could be a potential approach to achieve this goal.