Green surfactants (biosurfactants): a petroleum-free substitute for Sustainability─ Comparison, applications, market, and future prospects

VS Nagtode, C Cardoza, HKA Yasin, SN Mali… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic molecules (ie, having both hydrophobic and
hydrophilic domains) that are a vital part of nearly every contemporary industrial process …

Essential oils and their individual components in cosmetic products

E Guzmán, A Lucia - Cosmetics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The current consumer demands together with the international regulations have pushed the
cosmetic industry to seek new active ingredients from natural renewable sources for …

Mobilization of contaminants: Potential for soil remediation and unintended consequences

M Kumar, N Bolan, T Jasemizad, LP Padhye… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Land treatment has become an essential waste management practice. Therefore, soil
becomes a major source of contaminants including organic chemicals and potentially toxic …

A comprehensive review of beneficial applications of viscoelastic surfactants in wellbore hydraulic fracturing fluids

S Davoodi, M Al-Shargabi, DA Wood… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydraulic fracturing integrates key technologies assisting in the establishment, increase,
and stabilization of gas and oil production. In particular, the performance of the working …

Green electrospinning of biodegradable cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes with tunable porosity

DG Oldal, F Topuz, T Holtzl… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The electrospinning of polymer nanofibers has received significant attention owing to their
high surface-area-to-volume ratio, high porosity, adjustable pore size and texture, and highly …

Physico-chemical challenges on the self-assembly of natural and bio-based ingredients on hair surfaces: towards sustainable haircare formulations

GS Luengo, F Leonforte, A Greaves, RG Rubio… - Green …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Polymers and surfactants are used in many technological and industrial applications such
as the manufacture of functional materials and coatings, personal care and pharmaceutical …

Characterisation of cytotoxicity and immunomodulatory effects of glycolipid biosurfactants on human keratinocytes

SA Adu, MS Twigg, PJ Naughton, R Marchant… - Applied Microbiology …, 2023 - Springer
Skin irritation and allergic reactions associated with the use of skincare products formulated
with synthetically derived surfactants such as sodium lauryl ether sulphate (SLES) have …

Biosurfactants as emerging substitutes of their synthetic counterpart in detergent formula: efficiency and environmental friendly

M Inès, B Mouna, E Marwa, G Dhouha - Journal of Polymers and the …, 2023 - Springer
Detergent products are a formulated mixture of ingredients with a washing or cleaning
power. The most active compounds involved in the cleaning process are the so-called …

Rhamnolipid self-aggregation in aqueous media: A long journey toward the definition of structure–property relationships

R Esposito, I Speciale, C De Castro, G D'Errico… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The need to protect human and environmental health and avoid the widespread use of
substances obtained from nonrenewable sources is steering research toward the discovery …

Unlocking the potential of fermentation in cosmetics: A review

C Pérez-Rivero, JP López-Gómez - Fermentation, 2023 - mdpi.com
The cosmetic segment is a rapidly growing industry that has been challenged in recent
years due to the origin and impact of its ingredients and manufacturing techniques. With a …