Microbiology ResearchThis study evaluated the acaricidal effects of biosurfactants produced by Serratia ureilytica against the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae and their compatibility with the predatory mite Ambliseus swirski.
Arnoldo Wong-Villareal +10 more
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Active Matter Alters the Growth Dynamics of Coffee Rings
, 2018 How particles are deposited at the edge of evaporating droplets, i.e. the {\em coffee ring} effect, plays a crucial role in phenomena as diverse as thin-film deposition, self-assembly, and biofilm formation.
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Microorganisms, 2019 Surfactants are a broad category of tensio-active biomolecules with multifunctional properties applications in diverse industrial sectors and processes. Surfactants are produced synthetically and biologically.
Emmanuel O. Fenibo +3 more
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Advances in stabilization of metallic nanoparticle with biosurfactants- a review on current trends
HeliyonRecently, research based on new biomaterials for stabilizing metallic nanoparticles has increased due to their greater environmental friendliness and lower health risk.
Femina Carolin C, Kamalesh T
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Yeasts and bacterial biosurfactants as demulsifiers for petroleum derivative in seawater emulsions
AMB Express, 2017 Oil sludge or waste generated in transport, storage or refining forms highly stable mixtures due to the presence and additives with surfactant properties and water forming complex emulsions.
Fernanda Cristina P. Rocha e Silva +7 more
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Systematic comparison of the functional physico-chemical characteristics and biocidal activity of microbial derived biosurfactants on blood-derived and breast cancer cells [PDF]
, 2016 Hypothesis The cytotoxicity of biosurfactants on cell membranes may be influenced by composition of their hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails. It is hypothesised that they form mixed micelles which exert a detergent-like effect that disrupts the ...
Abdel-Mawgoud +47 more
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Biosurfactants: An Overview of Their Properties, Production, and Application in Mineral Flotation
ResourcesThe quest for sustainable mining processes has directed research towards environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional beneficiation practices, with biosurfactants emerging as a viable option due to their lower environmental impact.
Carolina Rossini Simões +6 more
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Biosurfactant-assisted bio-electrokinetic enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil
Frontiers in MicrobiologyBackgroundEnvironmental soil contamination is a serious problem for humans worldwide, as it causes many diseases.MethodsThe present study focuses on utilizing biosurfactants produced by Pseudomonas stutzeri (P.
Jayaraman Narenkumar +8 more
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BIOSURFACTANTS PRODUCTION BY Pseudomonas aeruginosa USING SOYBEAN OIL AS SUBSTRATE
Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 2010 Optimization condition of the biosurfactants production by P. aeruginosa using soybean oil as substrate has been examined. The media containing 10% v/v of the soybean oil and 6 days of the fermentation time was the optimum condition for the ...
Venty Suryanti +4 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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