Diverse types of microbial surface active amphiphilic molecules are produced by a range of
microbial communities. The extraordinary properties of biosurfactant/bioemulsifier (BS/BE) …

The understanding of the formation, structures, and properties of emulsions is essential to
the creation and stabilization of structures in food. The increasing use of surfactants, the …

Cosmetic products play an essential role in everyone's life. People everyday use a large
variety of cosmetic products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, skin care …

The use and potential commercial application of biosurfactants in the medical field has
increased during the past decade. Their antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities make …

The advancement of science and technology demands chemistry which is safer, smarter and
green by nature. The sustainability of science thus requires well-behaved alternates that …

The increasing environmental concern about chemical surfactants triggers attention to
microbial-derived surface-active compounds essentially due to their low toxicity and …

Background Lactobacillus species produce biosurfactants that can contribute to the
bacteria's ability to prevent microbial infections associated with urogenital and …

Lactic acid bacteria are generally believed to have positive roles in maintaining good health
and immune system in humans. A number of Lactobacilli spp. are known to produce …

Petroleum compounds are recalcitrant to microbial degradation and persist in ecosystems
because of their high hydrophobicity. Lipopeptide biosurfactant was produced by …

In this study, the crude biosurfactant produced by a Lactobacillus paracasei strain isolated in
a Portuguese dairy industry was characterized. The minimum surface tension (41.8 mN/m) …