Surfactants are compounds that can reduce the surface tension between two different
phases or the interfacial tension of the liquid between water and oil, possessing both …

Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) has been a lucrative feedstock for develo** biochemical
products due to its rich organic content, low carbon footprint and abundant accessibility. The …

Biosurfactants are a microbially synthesized alternative to synthetic surfactants, one of the
most important bulk chemicals. Some yeast species are proven to be exceptional …

Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules produced by a variety of microorganisms,
including bacteria, yeast and filamentous fungi. Unlike chemically synthesized surfactants …

Recent sustainable development goals of food security, environmental protection, material
and energy efficiency are the key drivers of the valorization of food waste. In the present …

Coal fly ash originated from coal combustion has high concentrations of metals. If suitable
leaching techniques are identified, then coal fly ash could serve as a useful source of …

To explore a sustainable sophorolipid production, several hydrolysates from agricultural
byproducts, such as wheat feed, rapeseed meal, coconut waste and palm waste were used …

Sophorolipids are among the most extensively studied microbial biosurfactants. Starmerella
bombicola is the most productive strain known for sophorolipid production, with volumetric …

The replacement of traditional petroleum-based surfactants with renewable biosurfactants is
a key part of the transition towards a circular economy. Sophorolipids are the most …

Current fossil-based commercial products pose a serious threat to global reserves of natural
resources and the preservation of the natural environment. During recent decades, great …