Lipopeptides are compounds that are formed by cyclic or short linear peptides linked with a
lipid tail or other lipophilic molecules. Recently, several lipopeptides were characterized …

Microbially derived surfactants, called biosurfactants, provide a promising alternative to
synthetic surfactants, displaying better availability and being generally nontoxic and …

Biofilm growth in food industrial processing environment increases the probability of
product's microbial contamination by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms …

Great emphasis has recently been given to the environmental impacts caused by chemical
surfactants due to their toxicity and difficulty in being degraded in the environment [1] …

Stresses the Potential Applications of Biosurfactants in Various Industries Environmental
concerns and a demand for sustainable chemical production have become important issues …

Surfactant solutions are frequently used in environmental decontamination. More recently,
the use of microfoams (MF) has been investigated as an alternative to the use of surfactant …

Abstract Background Bacillus sp. H2O-1, isolated from the connate water of a Brazilian
reservoir, produces an antimicrobial substance (denoted as AMS H2O-1) that is active …

The aim of this study was to assess the potential use of biosurfactants in inhibiting the
Listeria monocytogenes strains adhesion to polystyrene surfaces. Surfactin and …

Biosurfactants comprise a wide group of surface active compounds that are produced by
microorganisms. Based on their unique features, these compounds find applications in …

Salmonellosis is associated with the consumption of raw vegetables and fruits such as
tomatoes, watermelons, alfalfa sprouts, radishes, carrots, lettuce and parsley. The influence …