Abstract
Surfactants are multipurpose products found in most sectors of contemporary industry. Their large-scale manufacturing has been mainly carried out using traditional chemical processes. Some of the chemical species involved in their production are considered hazardous and some industrial processes employing them categorised as “having potential negative impact on the environment”. Biological surfactants have therefore been generally accepted worldwide as suitable sustainable greener alternatives. Biosurfactants exhibit the same
functionalities of synthetic analogues while having the ability to synergize with other molecules improving performances; this strengthens the possibility of reaching different markets via innovative formulations. Recently, their use was suggested to help combat Covid-19. In this review, an analysis of recent bibliography is presented with descriptions, statistics, classifications, applications, advantages, and challenges; evincing the reasons why biosurfactants can be considered as the chemical specialities of the future. Finally, the uses of the solid-state fermentation as a production technology for biosurfactants is presented.
functionalities of synthetic analogues while having the ability to synergize with other molecules improving performances; this strengthens the possibility of reaching different markets via innovative formulations. Recently, their use was suggested to help combat Covid-19. In this review, an analysis of recent bibliography is presented with descriptions, statistics, classifications, applications, advantages, and challenges; evincing the reasons why biosurfactants can be considered as the chemical specialities of the future. Finally, the uses of the solid-state fermentation as a production technology for biosurfactants is presented.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 12422 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Bioresource Technology |
Volume | 320 |
Issue number | Part A |
Early online date | 24 Oct 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 31 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We thank the National Council of Science and Technology of Mexico (CONACyT) and Polioles S.A. de C.V. for supporting the PEI innovation projects: 221262, 231833 and 250609. The Metropolitan Autonomous University is also thanked for the post-doctoral fellowship of QC.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Biosurfactants
- Glycolipids
- solid-state fermentation
- Industraial applications
- Speciality chemicals
- Solid-state fermentation
- Industrial applications