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Microbial biofilms: biosurfactants as antibiofilm agents [PDF]
, 2014 Current microbial inhibition strategies based on planktonic bacterial physiology have been known to have limited efficacy on the growth of biofilm communities.
Quinn, GA +8 more
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Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) pose significant ecological and human health risks due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, toxicity, and global distribution. Conventional remediation methods are often inadequate for achieving complete mineralization, demonstrating the need for advanced and substantial approaches.
Viola O. Okechukwu +2 more
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Biosurfactants – potential and applications [PDF]
, 2009 Biosurfactants are molecules that exhibit pronounced surface and emulsifying activities, produced by a variety of microorganisms. A host of interesting features of biosurfactants, such as higher biodegradability, lower toxicity, and effectiveness at ...
Rodrigues, L. R., Teixeira, J. A.
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.Foams create a desirable consumer sensory experience. This study investigates the effects of sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate on the surface properties governing foam behaviour to improve foam production and stability of lactonic sophorolipids. Abstract Objective This study aims to analyse the effect of an anionic cosurfactant, sodium lauroyl methyl ...
Casey Posner +6 more
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Architecture and Evolution of Prokaryotic Multicellularity: Common Patterns and Diversity
Molecular Microbiology, EarlyView.Prokaryotes form diverse multicellular structures, like biofilms, filaments, and aggregates, comprising hallmark traits such as adhesion, communication, differentiation, and programmed cell death. This review explores how these forms develop, function, and evolve in response to environmental cues.
Genevieve Sohl +3 more
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A Review on Biosurfactants with their Broad Spectrum Applications in Various Fields [PDF]
Nature Environment and Pollution TechnologyBecause of the superior qualities of biosurfactants over their equivalents derived from fossil fuels, they have recently attracted more attention.
Nazim Uddin, Jyoti Sarwan, Sunny Dhiman, Kshitij, Komal Mittal, Vijaya Sood, Md. Abu Bakar Siddique and Jagadeesh Chandra Bose K.
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Potential of microbial-derived biosurfactants for oral applications–a systematic review
BMC Oral HealthBackground Biosurfactants are amphiphilic compounds produced by various microorganisms. Current research evaluates diverse types of biosurfactants against a range of oral pathogens.
Z. Khairunnisa +7 more
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Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 12, Page 2630-2648, December 2026.Abstract BACKGROUND The oil industry generates oily sludge, the accumulation of which poses a serious environmental problem. Conventional methods require high costs, specialized equipment, and qualified personnel. This waste can be treated using biosurfactants.
Maria Eduarda Pereira da Silva +6 more
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Biosurfactants – potential and applications [PDF]
, 2014 Biosurfactants are molecules that exhibit pronounced surface and emulsifying activities, produced by a variety of microorganisms. A host of interesting features of biosurfactants, such as higher biodegradability, lower toxicity, and effectiveness at ...
Rodrigues, L. R., Teixeira, J. A.
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Data for: Biosurfactants as Promising Multifunctional Agent: A Mini Review
, 2020 Biosurfactants are derived from plants and microorganisms such as fungi, yeast, and bacteria. Biosurfactants are also called natural surfactants which are amphiphilic biological compounds comprised of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties.
Nour, A (via Mendeley Data) +1 more
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