Microbial Surfactants: Volume I: Production and Applications

Biosurfactants are natural molecules produced by microorganisms that have diverse applications in industries such as agriculture, healthcare, and bioremediation. They possess unique properties such as high surface activity, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity. This book provides an overview of biosurfactant production, their properties, and their applications, highlighting their importance in various fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Biosurfactants, the remarkable biomolecules produced by microorganisms, have emerged as highly valuable compounds due to their exceptional properties. These remarkable substances possess a wide range of unique characteristics, making them highly sought-after in various commercial applications. Among their notable attributes are their remarkable surface activity, high specificity, low toxicity, tolerance to a broad pH range, temperature, and ionic strength, biodegradability, excellent emulsifying and demulsifying abilities, potent antimicrobial activity, resilience in extreme conditions, and relative ease of preparation.

Biosurfactants find extensive use in diverse industries, including organic chemicals, petroleum, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy (particularly bioleaching), agrochemicals, fertilizers, foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and many others. Their versatile applications have contributed to their growing commercial significance.

This comprehensive book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of biosurfactants, encompassing their fundamental aspects, classifications, production techniques, and diverse applications across various fields. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to delve into the world of biosurfactants. The book begins by introducing the basics of biosurfactants, including their definition, classification, and production mechanisms. It then delves into the diverse range of biosurfactant-producing bacteria, highlighting their importance in various industries.

Furthermore, the book emphasizes the industrial need for biosurfactants and explores their applications in various sectors, such as agriculture, health, bioremediation, industries, pharmaceuticals, oil recovery, environment, and nanotechnology. It provides a detailed account of fermentation, recovery, genomics, and metagenomics of biosurfactant production, shedding light on the latest advancements and techniques in this field.

In conclusion, Biosurfactants: Production, Properties, and Applications is a indispensable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of biosurfactants. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of these remarkable biomolecules, their production mechanisms, and their diverse applications. By presenting key aspects from basics to advanced concepts, classifications, and production techniques, this book serves as a valuable tool for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in this field.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367521189