Biosurfactants, natural alternatives to synthetic surfactants: Physicochemical properties and applications

• Published in: Advances in colloid and interface science Vol. 275; p. 102061
• Main Authors: Jahan, Ruksana, Bodratti, Andrew M., Tsianou, Marina, Alexandridis, Paschalis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Bioremediation; Emulsification; Microbial enhanced oil recovery; Rhamnolipid; Self-assembly; Surfactin; Surfactin; Self-assembly; Rhamnolipid; Bioremediation; Emulsification; Microbial enhanced oil recovery

Biosurfactants comprise a wide array of amphiphilic molecules synthesized by plants, animals, and microbes. The synthesis route dictates their molecular characteristics, leading to broad structural diversity and ensuing functional properties. We focus here on low molecular weight (LMW) and high mole...