Biosurfactant production by microorganisms on unconventional carbon sources

Makkar, R S and Cameotra, Swaranjit Singh (1999) Biosurfactant production by microorganisms on unconventional carbon sources. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 2 (2). pp. 237-241. ISSN 1097-3958

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Abstract

In recent years natural biosurfactants have attracted attention because of their low toxicity, biodegradability, and ecological acceptability. However, for reasons of functionality and production cost, they are not competitive with chemical surfactants. Use of inexpensive substrates can drastically decrease the production cost of biosurfactants. This review describes the use of unconventional carbon sources for biosurfactant production. These sources include urban as well as agroindustrial wastes. With suitable engineering and microbiological modifications, these wastes can be used as substrates for large-scale production of biosurfactants. Paper no. S1084 in JSD 2, 237–241 (April 1999).

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Springer Science.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Agroindustrial products, Bacillus subtilis, biosurfactant, molasses, waste biotransformation.
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Depositing User:	Dr. K.P.S.Sengar
Date Deposited:	31 Jan 2012 08:42
Last Modified:	29 Mar 2012 06:40
URI:	http://crdd.osdd.net/open/id/eprint/820

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