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Current advances in the classification, production, properties and applications of microbial biosurfactants - A critical review.
Kashif, Ayesha; Rehman, Ramla; Fuwad, Ahmed; Shahid, Muhammad Kashif; Dayarathne, H N P; Jamal, Asif; Aftab, Muhammad Nauman; Mainali, Bandita; Choi, Younggyun.
  • Kashif A; Department of Senior Health Care, Eulji University, Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea.
  • Rehman R; Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Fuwad A; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
  • Shahid MK; Research Institute of Environment & Biosystem, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: mkbutt2000@gmail.com.
  • Dayarathne HNP; School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia.
  • Jamal A; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Aftab MN; Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Mainali B; School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
  • Choi Y; Department of Environmental & IT Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: youngchoi@cnu.ac.kr.
Adv Colloid Interface Sci ; 306: 102718, 2022 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1885690
ABSTRACT
This review discusses the classification, characteristics, and applications of biosurfactants. The biosynthesis pathways for different classes of biosurfactants are reviewed. An in-depth analysis of reported research is carried out emphasizing the synthetic pathways, culture media compositions, and influencing factors on production yield of biosurfactants. The environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial, and other applications of biosurfactants are discussed in detail. A special attention is given to the biosurfactants application in combating the pandemic COVID-19. It is found that biosurfactant production from waste materials can play a significant role in enhancing circular bioeconomy and environmental sustainability. This review also details the life cycle assessment methodologies for the production and applications of biosurfactants. Finally, the current status and limitations of biosurfactant research are discussed and the potential areas are highlighted for future research and development. This review will be helpful in selecting the best available technology for biosynthesis and application of particular biosurfactant under specific conditions.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Surface-Active Agents / COVID-19 Type of study: Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Adv Colloid Interface Sci Journal subject: Chemistry Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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