Perspectives on saponins: food functionality and applications

YP Timilsena, A Phosanam, R Stockmann - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Saponins are a diverse group of naturally occurring plant secondary metabolites present in
a wide range of foods ranging from grains, pulses, and green leaves to sea creatures. They …

Integrating phytoremediation and mycoremediation with biosurfactant-producing fungi for hydrocarbon removal and the potential production of secondary resources

J Ahmad, N Marsidi, SRS Abdullah, HA Hasan… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of petroleum-contaminated soil to a less toxic medium via physical and
chemical treatment is too costly and requires posttreatment. This review focuses on the …

Iturin: a promising cyclic lipopeptide with diverse applications

DA Yaraguppi, ZK Bagewadi, NR Patil, N Mantri - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review examines iturin, a cyclic lipopeptide originating from Bacillus
subtilis and related bacteria. These compounds are structurally diverse and possess potent …

Advancements in biosurfactant production using agro-industrial waste for industrial and environmental applications

T Sundaram, RK Govindarajan, S Vinayagam… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The adverse effects of waste generation on the environment and public health have raised
global concerns. The utilization of waste as a raw material to develop products with …

Exploring the imminent trends of saponins in personal care product development: a review

A Jolly, H Kim, JY Moon, A Mohan, YC Lee - Industrial Crops and Products, 2023 - Elsevier
The inclusion of saponins in personal care products has gained traction due to urgent
ecological and economic demands for natural surface-active agents, presenting a rational …

Microbial biosurfactants: multifarious applications in sustainable agriculture

D Datta, S Ghosh, S Kumar, S Gangola… - Microbiological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Highlights•Biosurfactant can be eco-friendly, sustainable alternative to chemical surfactant.•
Biosurfactants act through mobilization, sorption, desorption, emulsification, etc.•Microbial …

Applications of probiotic constituents in cosmetics

J Dou, N Feng, F Guo, Z Chen, J Liang, T Wang, X Guo… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Over the past few decades, research on the benefits of beneficial microorganisms on skin
health has expanded and attracted a lot of attention. Today, a wide range of probiotic …

Properties and Applications of Quaternary Ammonium Gemini Surfactant 12-6-12: An Overview

B Brycki, A Szulc, J Brycka, I Kowalczyk - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules and one of the most versatile products of the
chemical industry. They can be absorbed at the air–water interface and can align …

Biotechnological potential of microbial bio-surfactants, their significance, and diverse applications

R Kumari, LP Singha, P Shukla - FEMS microbes, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Globally, there is a huge demand for chemically available surfactants in many industries,
irrespective of their detrimental impact on the environment. Naturally occurring green …

Production and characterization of rhamnolipids by Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in the Amazon region, and potential antiviral, antitumor, and antimicrobial …

S Cerqueira dos Santos, C Araújo Torquato… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Biosurfactants encompass structurally and chemically diverse molecules with surface active
properties, and a broad industrial deployment, including pharmaceuticals. The interest is …