Background Electrospinning is a simple, versatile method that employs an electrostatic force
to produce fibers in the micro-to nanometer range using a wide variety of materials ranging …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

The levan/pullulan/chitosan edible films, enriched with ε-polylysine, as an antimicrobial
agent, were successfully fabricated by the casting method, and their applicability for food …

The group of Gram-negative bacteria capable of oxidising ethanol to acetic acid is called
acetic acid bacteria (AAB). They are widespread in nature and play an important role in the …

Bacterial biofilms, which consist of three-dimensional extracellular polymeric substance
(EPS), not only function as signaling networks, provide nutritional support, and facilitate …

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential natural biopolymers used in different
areas including biomedicine, food, cosmetic, petroleum, and pharmaceuticals and also in …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are an abundant and important group of compounds
that can be secreted by bacteria, fungi and algae. The biotechnological production of these …

Beneficial rhizobacteria promote plant growth and protect plants against phytopathogens.
Effective colonization on plant roots is critical for the rhizobacteria to exert beneficial …

Conventional chemotherapeutics exploration is hampered due to their nonspecific
distribution leading to unintended serious toxicity. Toxicity is so severe that deciding to go for …

Although the ability to secrete exopolysaccharides (EPS) is widespread among
microorganisms, only a few bacterial (eg xanthan, levan, dextran) and fungal (eg pullulan) …