Solution towards low yield biosurfactant production from bacteria, a novel approach using microalgae-bacteria consortium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surfactants are an important chemical in the industry due to their unique properties to reduce surface tension between fluids. To date, raw materials involved for the synthesis of surfactants are mostly derived from petroleum-based compounds. Although the current petroleum reserve can sustain annual consumption, petroleum is a non-renewable resource thus a sustainable alternative is needed. Current research has been focusing on exploring alternative biological feedstock for biosurfactants derived from microbes. However, these biosurfactants are usually from bacteria having either low yield or from pathogenic bacteria. This research aims to assess the potential of Bacillus subtilis-Desmodesmus perforatus consortium to produce biosurfactants at a higher efficiency compared

SUBMITTER: Ng YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519745 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature