%0 Journal Article
%@ 0959-3993
%A Pruthi, V.
%A Cameotra, Swaranjit Singh
%D 1997
%F open:759
%I Springer Science
%J World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
%K Biosurfactant - emulsification - oil recovery -  Serratia marcescens  - surface-tension 
%N 1
%P 133-135
%T Production of a biosurfactant exhibiting excellent emulsification and surface active properties bySerratia marcescens
%U http://crdd.osdd.net/open/759/
%V 13
%X A biosurfactant exhibiting excellent emulsification activity and surface properties was isolated during growth ofSerratia marcescens on 2% (w/v) sucrose. Reduction in surface tension values and increase in the yield of biosurfactant during the late log phase of growth indicates that the biosurfactant is a secondary microbial metabolite. The biosurfactant formed stable emulsions with a wide variety of hydrocarbons. The isolated surface-active compound has a potential application in enhanced oil recovery and is stable over a wide range of temperatures (10-120‡C) and pH (2-12). This is the first report of effective and stable emulsion formation by a strain ofSerratia marcescens. 
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