A comprehensive review on microbial production and significant applications of multifunctional biomolecules: biosurfactants

IF 3.1 4区生物学 Q2 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Biodegradation Pub Date : 2025-03-30 DOI:10.1007/s10532-025-10121-9

Nisha Sharma, Yogesh K. Ahlawat, Arti Jamwal Sharma, Navneeti Chamoli, Monika Thakur, Anupriya Sharma, Sajid Mehmood, Anurag Malik, Meraj Ahmed, Himani Punia, Sumati Choubey

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Abstract

Microorganisms are very well known potential sources of many novel metabolites and biosurfactants (green molecules). Biosurfactants are biobased molecules which are synthesized by bacteria, yeasts, fungi and actinomycetes. These biomolecules have emerged as multifunctional biomolecules of the 21st century due to their remarkable functional properties like low toxicity, enhanced effectiveness, selectivity, stability, high biodegradability and eco-friendly nature. These characteristics enable them to remain high effective under extreme conditions and play a significant role in environmental protection. Biosurfactants play a pivotal role in bioremediation technologies, offering an environmentally sustainable alternative for cleaning up contaminants. Their unique ability to reduce interfacial tension in liquids enables them to perform crucial functions such as biodegradation, emulsification, foam formation, surface activity, washing performance and detergent formulation. These versatile properties make biosurfactants invaluable across various industries, including environmental remediation, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and cosmetics. This review discusses the microbial production, characterization, industrial applications and ecological significance of biosurfactants. By highlighting their impact in the bioremediation of contaminants, this article underscores the potential of biosurfactants in advancing green technologies and addressing global environmental challenges.

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Biodegradation 工程技术-生物工程与应用微生物

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5.60

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6 months

期刊介绍： Biodegradation publishes papers, reviews and mini-reviews on the biotransformation, mineralization, detoxification, recycling, amelioration or treatment of chemicals or waste materials by naturally-occurring microbial strains, microbial associations, or recombinant organisms. Coverage spans a range of topics, including Biochemistry of biodegradative pathways; Genetics of biodegradative organisms and development of recombinant biodegrading organisms; Molecular biology-based studies of biodegradative microbial communities; Enhancement of naturally-occurring biodegradative properties and activities. Also featured are novel applications of biodegradation and biotransformation technology, to soil, water, sewage, heavy metals and radionuclides, organohalogens, high-COD wastes, straight-, branched-chain and aromatic hydrocarbons; Coverage extends to design and scale-up of laboratory processes and bioreactor systems. Also offered are papers on economic and legal aspects of biological treatment of waste.