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Biosurfactants: Formulations, properties, and applications

2020; Elsevier BV; Volume: 48; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.cocis.2020.03.013

1879-0399

Constantina Eleni Drakontis, Samiul Amin,

Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies

In this review, we attempt to give an overview on the recent progress made on biosurfactants, surface-active biomolecules produced by microorganisms, which are a sustainable alternative to synthetic surfactants. Different biosurfactants, their production techniques, and their physical and chemical properties are discussed. There is a focus on recent studies related to surface properties and rheology of biosurfactants, both being properties which affect their ability to take part in a stable formulation. Biosurfactants can have applications in multiple different industrial sectors, such as agriculture, medicine, personal care, food, petroleum, etc. The specific properties important for applications in these sectors are discussed in detail.