Evaluation of biosurfactant production potential of Lysinibacillus fusiformis MK559526 isolated from automobile-mechanic-workshop soil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Biosurfactants are amphipathic biological compounds with surface active potential and are produced by many microorganisms. Biosurfactant production by Lysinibacillus fusiformis MK559526 isolated from automobile-mechanic-shop soil was investigated with a view to assessing its potential for production and potential for optimization.

Materials and methods

Effects of carbon and nitrogen sources, pH, temperature and incubation periods on biosurfactant production were evaluated with a view to optimizing the processes. Fourier Transform Infra-Red absorption peaks and Gas chromatography mass spectrometry were used to determine the functional groups of the chemical make-up and the chemical profile of the biosurfactant respectively.

Results

Lysinibacillus fusiformis

SUBMITTER: John WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8105442 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature