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: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Biosurfactants, the remarkable biomolecules generated 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, exceptional specificity, minimal toxicity, remarkable tolerance to pH, temperature, and ionic strength, remarkable biodegradability, exceptional emulsifying and demulsifying abilities, potent antimicrobial activity, remarkable resilience in extreme conditions, and relative ease of preparation.

Biosurfactants find extensive applications in diverse industries, including organic chemicals, petroleum, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy (primarily bioleaching), agrochemicals, fertilizers, foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and numerous others. Their versatile nature and diverse functionalities have made them indispensable in numerous processes and applications.

The objective of this comprehensive book is to provide a comprehensive exploration of key aspects ranging from fundamental principles to advanced concepts, classifications, production, and applications in diverse fields such as agriculture, health, bioremediation, industries, pharmaceuticals, oil recovery, environment, and nanotechnology. Furthermore, it serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers seeking to delve into the realm of fermentation, recovery, genomics, and metagenomics of biosurfactant production.

The book specifically focuses on the production of biosurfactants from bacteria, the remarkable diversity of biosurfactant-producing bacteria, and the significant industrial demand for these compounds. By delving into these topics, the book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential of biosurfactants in addressing contemporary challenges and promoting sustainable development.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367521196