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Extraction and Characterization of Surfactants from Atmospheric Aerosols
Published on: April 21, 2017
Surfactants of microbial origin as antibiofilm agents
Katarzyna Paraszkiewicz1, Magdalena Moryl2, Grażyna Płaza3
1Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland.
Abstract:
The microbial world provides new energy sources and many various 'green' chemicals. One type of chemicals produced by microorganisms is the biosurfactant group. Biosurfactants are universal molecules, exhibiting surface properties often accompanied by desired biological activity. Biosurfactants are considered to be environmentally 'friendly' due to their low toxicity and biodegradable nature. These compounds have unique features and therefore they can find potential applications in many different industries, ranging from biotechnology to environmental remediation technologies. Antibacterial and antifungal activities make them relevant for applications as inhibitory agents against microbial biofilm. This review covers the current knowledge and the recent advances in the field of biosurfactants as antibiofilm agents.
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