Industrial Applications of Biosurfactants and Microorganisms: Green Technology Avenues from Lab to Commercialization

Green Technology Avenues from Lab to Commercialization explores the industrial applications of biosurfactants and microorganisms, highlighting their research advancements, major applications, and implementation studies worldwide. Biosurfactants, with their antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, are used in vaccinations, gene therapy, and microbial biocontrol systems. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals in biochemistry, surface science, and related fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Industrial Applications of Biosurfactants and Microorganisms: Green Technology Avenues from Lab to Commercialization delves into a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and progress in biosurfactant research, offering insights into the most recent academic breakthroughs, prominent applications, and implementation studies worldwide. This book exclusively focuses on the domain of biochemistry and biotechnology, showcasing the practical applications of biosurfactants in various aspects such as cell mobility, cell communication, nutrient acquisition, and plant and animal disease management.

Biosurfactants, derived from microorganisms, possess remarkable properties including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities, as well as adhesive capabilities. These versatile compounds find extensive use in vaccinations, gene therapy, and the enhancement of microbial biocontrol systems.

Designed for a broad audience encompassing biochemistry, surface science, colloid and interface science, and related fields, this book serves as an invaluable reference for university libraries, industrial institutions, government and independent institutes, individual research groups, and scientists engaged in surface science systems. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, facilitating a deeper understanding of the potential of biosurfactants in industrial and environmental applications.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443132889