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Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture

Author : Inamuddin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128230959
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture written by Inamuddin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications of Biosurfactant in Agriculture explores the use of beneficial microorganisms as an alternative to current synthetic plant protection strategies. The book highlights a range of renewable raw substrates including agro-industrial waste as a dependable and cost-effective technology for the mass production of biosurfactant, emphasizes the formulation of biosurfactants using a full-factorial design, scientometric assessment, and presents mathematical modeling for the enhancement of production processes. Recent biotechnological techniques such as functional metagenomics that could help in the molecular characterization of novel biosurfactant with multifunctional activities majorly from uncultured and unexploited microbes available in the soil biosphere are also explored. This book identifies possible modes of action by which nutrients are normally released to plants through the formation of metal-biosurfactant complexes and presents recent research findings on the utilization of biosurfactants for the management of mycotoxins and microorganisms when evaluated in the field and in greenhouses. Finally, the book emphasizes the application of biosurfactants as a form of potent antibiotics for the management of several zoonotic diseases and in animal husbandry. Provides a comprehensive look at recent advances in the application of nanobiosurfactants for the agricultural pest, post-harvest, and disease management Includes examples of application in both plant and animal agriculture Highlights the effective production of biosurfactants by diverse microbial populations, especially from uncultivated agricultural soil

Microbial Surfactants

Author : R.Z. Sayyed
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000563413
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Surfactants written by R.Z. Sayyed and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosurfactants are surface-active biomolecules produced by a wide variety of microorganisms. They can be produced from renewable sources, and possess high surface activity, high specificity, low toxicity, tolerance to pH, temperature and ionic strength, biodegradability, excellent emulsifying and demulsifying ability and antimicrobial activity. Biosurfactants have found applications in several industries including organic chemicals, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy (mainly bioleaching), agrochemicals, fertilizers, foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many others. The main aim of this volume is to highlight concepts, classifications, production and applications of microbial surfactants in food and agriculture. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of fermentation, recovery, genomics and metagenomics of biosurfactant production. It is presented in an easy-to-understand manner, and includes protocols, figures, and recent data on the industrial demand market and economics, and the production of biosurfactants from novel substrates are particularly worthwhile additions. The volume will be useful for students, researchers, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the area of microbial biosurfactants and their applications in food and agriculture.

Microbial Surfactants

Author : R.Z. Sayyed
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000563383
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Surfactants written by R.Z. Sayyed and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosurfactants are surface-active biomolecules produced by a wide variety of microorganisms. They can be produced from renewable sources, and possess high surface activity, high specificity, low toxicity, tolerance to pH, temperature and ionic strength, biodegradability, excellent emulsifying and demulsifying ability and antimicrobial activity. Biosurfactants have found applications in several industries including organic chemicals, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy (mainly bioleaching), agrochemicals, fertilizers, foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many others. The main aim of this volume is to highlight concepts, classifications, production and applications of microbial surfactants in food and agriculture. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of fermentation, recovery, genomics and metagenomics of biosurfactant production. It is presented in an easy-to-understand manner, and includes protocols, figures, and recent data on the industrial demand market and economics, and the production of biosurfactants from novel substrates are particularly worthwhile additions. The volume will be useful for students, researchers, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the area of microbial biosurfactants and their applications in food and agriculture.

Biosurfactants: A Boon to Healthcare, Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability

Author : Arun Kumar Pradhan, Manoranjan Arakha
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9815196936
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Biosurfactants: A Boon to Healthcare, Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability written by Arun Kumar Pradhan, Manoranjan Arakha and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosurfactants, derived from microbes and plants, exhibit diverse properties that help in emulsifying and foaming processes. With applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture, they also show antimicrobial and environmental benefits, such as oil removal in polluted areas. Biosurfactants show promise for pollution control and improving agriculture. This reference covers the basic science and major applications of biosurfactants. The book brings together contributions from experts in microbiology, cancer biology, pharmaceutical science, nanotechnology, plant biotechnology and environmental sciences into a single volume. The key features of the book are - Explains the basics of biosurfactants - Discusses novel applications of biosurfactants in the field of medicine, agriculture and environmental sustainability. - Includes special chapters that review the role of biosurfactants in environmental remediation and omics research - Includes detailed references in each chapter This book is an essential resource for learners and professional trainees who require knowledge about biosurfactants. It also provides information for anyone who is working on environmental sustainability projects.

Applications of Next Generation Biosurfactants in the Food Sector

Author : Inamuddin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128242841
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Applications of Next Generation Biosurfactants in the Food Sector written by Inamuddin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications of Next Generation Biosurfactants in the Food Sector provides detailed information on the sustainable approach to the utilization of biosurfactants as a next-generational green biotechnology to mitigate various problems encountered in the food industry. These biosurfactants help to reduce risks such as food spoilage, food poisoning, and post-harvest losses of fruits, vegetable, grains, tubers, cereals and pulses. This book will benefit academics, R&D professionals, and postgrad students in the food science and related fields as they explore recent trends in the application of these green biosurfactants and the many uses they can provide. Provides examples of mathematical modeling, metabolomics, bioinformatics, metabolic engineering, systems biology, and computer technology for solving real-life food challenges using biosurfactants Presents biosurfactants as an innovative, green, biotechnological solution to resolving food safety issues and improving human health Includes applications of biosurfactants for the prevention of mycotoxins and as a biodegradable material with a wide variety of uses

Environmental Biotechnology Vol. 2

Author : K. M. Gothandam
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303038196X
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology Vol. 2 written by K. M. Gothandam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the technological insight on biorefinery and nanoremediation and provides comprehensive reviews on applications of Biochar for environmental sustainability. Critical review on biosurfectants in food applications as well as sustainable agricultural practices has also been provided in this book. It also highlights the microbial-omics and microRNAs for protecting ecotoxicity. Overall, this book provides critical as well as comprehensive chapters on wastewater treatment using different technologies.

Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant

Author : Rajesh Kumar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811312893
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant written by Rajesh Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the recent developments on rhamnolipid biosurfactant, its properties, role on the natural environment and various applications. Recently, it has shown promising application in Environment, Agriculture, food, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries due to its environment-friendly and easily degradable nature. The book emphasizes on the various techniques that are utilized for the detection and isolation of rhamnolipid biosurfactant from microorganisms. It highlights the various aspects of the rhamnolipid biosurfactants including structural characteristics, production, and its application. The book presents the current knowledge and the latest advances in the function-based metagenomics strategies to facilitate the exploration of the novel biosurfactants.

Biosurfactants in Food

Author : Deepansh Sharma
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319394150
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Biosurfactants in Food written by Deepansh Sharma and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present work aims to cover the perspectives of biosurfactants, which can be of interest in food-related industries and biomedical applications. Biosurfactants are a structurally diverse group of surface-active molecules extensively produced by bacteria, yeast and fungi. Despite having significant potential associated with emulsion formation, anti-adhesive and antimicrobial activities, considerably few applications have been reported regarding applications of biosurfactants in food formulations and processing. The utilization of biosurfactants, which are highly functional in food and biomedical applications, has become more and more significant. Along with providing an overview of biosurfactant properties, the book suggests how these properties could be applicable in the food industry.

Microbial Biosurfactants

Author : Inamuddin
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811566070
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Biosurfactants written by Inamuddin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-23 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial biosurfactant compounds are a group of structurally diverse molecules produced by microorganisms, and are mainly categorized according to their chemical structure. The diversity of microbial biosurfactants makes them versatile and means that they offer a range of capabilities, while at the same time being economically sustainable. As such, they have potential applications in environmental processes, as well as in food, biomedicine and other industries. This book discusses innovative approaches and cutting-edge research that utilize the various properties of biosurfactants. Drawing on research from around the globe, it provides an up-to-date review of biosurfactant applications and their importance in fields such as medicine, gene therapy, immunotherapy, antimicrobial bioremediation and agriculture. It also discusses their anti-adhesive properties. The book will appeal to academics and researchers in the field of microbiology, as well as policymakers. It also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences.

Multifunctional Microbial Biosurfactants

Author : Pankaj Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031312309
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Multifunctional Microbial Biosurfactants written by Pankaj Kumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-29 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of biosurfactants as biobased compounds, and highlights novel applications in several industries, including biotech, food processing, cosmetic, oil recovery/petroleum, pharmaceutical, detergent and textile. In the past few decades, biosurfactants have emerged as promising alternative surface-active agents to chemical surfactants due to their high biodegradability, low toxicity, multi-functionality under extreme pH and temperature conditions, long-term physicochemical stability, and their production from renewable sources. This book presents the fundamental aspects (classification, structure, genetics, and properties) of biosurfactants and how their features contribute to the global bioeconomy. Chapters from expert contributors discuss the latest screening, purification and characterization methods of new biosurfactants and biosurfactant-producing fungi and bacteria, including extremophiles. Particular attention is given to the role of biosurfactants in the formulation of sustainable agrochemicals, and their application as eco-friendly mosquitocidal agents, and biopesticides. Readers will discover a perspective on the antiviral activity of biosurfactants, in which the latest in vitro and in silico studies are discussed. Readers will also find more about the foremost therapeutic attributes of biosurfactant-mediated nanoparticles as next-generation drug delivery systems. Given its breadth, this book appeals to a wide readership, from students and academic researchers to scientists and professionals from industry, interested in the study and application of microbial surfactants.

Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future

Author : Hemen Sarma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119671000
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future written by Hemen Sarma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future Explore the state-of-the-art in biosurfactant technology and its applications in environmental remediation, biomedicine, and biotechnology Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future explores recent developments in biosurfactants and their use in a variety of cutting-edge applications. The book opens a window on the rapid development of microbiology by explaining how microbes and their products are used in advanced medical technology and in the sustainable remediation of emerging environmental contaminants. The book emphasizes the different techniques that are used for the production of biosurfactants from microorganisms and their characterization. Various aspects of biosurfactants, including structural characteristics, developments, production, bio-economics and their sustainable use in the environment and biomedicine, are addressed, and the book also presents metagenomic strategies to facilitate the discovery of novel biosurfactants producing microorganisms. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the state-of-the-art in biosurfactant technology, techniques, and applications An exploration of biosurfactant enhanced remediation of sediments contaminated with organics and inorganics A discussion of perspectives for biomedical and biotechnological applications of biosurfactants A review of the antiviral, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm potential of biosurfactants against multi-drug-resistant pathogens. An examination of biosurfactant-inspired control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Perfect for academic researchers and scientists working in the petrochemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, and in the agroindustry, Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future will also earn a place in the libraries of scientists working in environmental biotechnology, environmental science, and biomedical engineering.

Bacterial Biosurfactants

Author : Bolin Kumar Konwar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000407993
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Bacterial Biosurfactants written by Bolin Kumar Konwar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume offers comprehensive coverage of bacterial biosurfactants, the competitive new area of research that has exciting potential application in agriculture and petroleum exploration. The book helps readers to understand the synthesis of biosurfactants by some specific bacteria, their culture, and extraction toward use in bioremediation and enhanced crude oil recovery. The volume covers the gamut of topics in bacterial biosurfactants in nanostructure, including their comparison to synthetic surfactants, their interaction with microorganisms, and their biochemistry, characterization, genetics of production, bioremedial effects, and more. The volume also explores the myriad uses of bacterial biosurfactants, including in laundry detergents, cosmetics, food production, petroleum, agriculture, medicine and therapeutics, environment, metallurgy, etc. Attention to biosurfactants has been gradually increasing in recent years due to the possibility of their production through fermentation technology and their potential applications in environmental protection. Despite their numerous advantages over synthetic chemical surfactants, biosurfactants have been unable to compete with chemically synthesized surfactants due to high production costs in relation to the inefficient bioprocessing techniques, poor strain productivity, and use of costly substrates. This volume helps to identify the factors that need to be addressed to reduce the cost of production of biosurfactants.

Biosurfactants and Sustainability

Author : Silvio Silverio da Silva
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119854369
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Biosurfactants and Sustainability written by Silvio Silverio da Silva and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely and authoritative collection of resources on the sustainable production of biosurfactants In Biosurfactants and Sustainability, a team of distinguished researchers presents emerging themes in the rapidly evolving field of biosurfactants. The editors have chosen work that focuses on biosurfactants as eco-friendly and versatile compounds of interest in societies seeking sustainable forms of development. The book examines biosurfactants in the context of biorefineries and in the exploration of extremophilic microorganisms for biosurfactant production. The included works discuss biosurfactant production from different lignocellulosic and amylaceous raw materials, as well as oilseeds and other agro-industrial byproducts. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to microorganisms producing biosurfactants, as well as sustainable biosurfactant production in biorefineries Comprehensive explorations of the challenges of biosurfactant production in fermentation processes Practical discussions of bioreactors and metabolic engineering used in biosurfactant production Fulsome treatments of biosurfactant production using enzyme and novel biosurfactant applications in nanotechnology, health, agriculture, and environmental cleanup Perfect for researchers and professionals with an interest in biosurfactant application and biotechnology processes, Biosurfactants and Sustainability will also benefit academic researchers, industry scientists, and engineers in biotechnology, microbiology, biomass conversion, environmental science and engineering.

Biosurfactants

Author : Naim Kosaric
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824788117
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Biosurfactants written by Naim Kosaric and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1993-02-17 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing comprehensive discussions of the physical and chemical properties, manufacture, and industrial uses of biosurfactants, this reference offers first-hand accounts of biosurfactant research of leading biotechnology laboratories. It introduces promising possible uses of biosurfactants in medicine, in environmental control, and for marine organisms. In contributions of more than 30 leading international experts, the text reviews the biosynthetic mechanisms for surfactants and their precursor molecules; explicates the biophysics of microbial surfactants and examines the production of immobilized biocatalysts, lipopeptides, and rhamnolipids. It also presents information on the economics of biosurfactants.

Microbial Surfactants

Author : R.Z. Sayyed
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000415651
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Surfactants written by R.Z. Sayyed and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosurfactants are the surface-active biomolecules produced by microorganisms. Biosurfactants have gained commercial significance due to their unique properties, such as high surface activity, high specificity, low toxicity, tolerance to pH, temperature and ionic strength, biodegradability, excellent emulsifying and demulsifying ability, antimicrobial activity, ability to work under extreme conditions, and relative ease of preparation. Biosurfactants are used in several industries, including organic chemicals, petroleum, petrochemicals, mining, metallurgy (mainly bioleaching), agrochemicals, fertilizers, foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many others. The aim of this book is to highlight key aspects from basics to advanced concepts, classifications, production and applications in various fields such as agriculture, health, bioremediation, industries, pharmaceutical, oil recovery, environment, and nanotechnology. It also serves as an excellent and expansive literature on fermentation, recovery, genomics, and metagenomics of biosurfactant production. The book focuses on the biosurfactant production from bacteria, the diversity of biosurfactant producing bacteria, and industrial need of biosurfactant.

Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology

Author : Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111952623X
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology written by Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology Uniquely reveals the state-of-the-art microbial research/advances in the environment and agriculture fields Environmental and Agricultural Microbiology: Applications for Sustainability is divided into two parts which embody chapters on sustenance and life cycles of microorganisms in various environmental conditions, their dispersal, interactions with other inhabited communities, metabolite production, and reclamation. Though books pertaining to soil & agricultural microbiology/environmental biotechnology are available, there is a dearth of comprehensive literature on the behavior of microorganisms in the environmental and agricultural realm. Part 1 includes bioremediation of agrochemicals by microalgae, detoxification of chromium and other heavy metals by microbial biofilm, microbial biopolymer technology including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and polyhydroxybutyrates (PHB), their production, degradability behaviors, and applications. Biosurfactants production and their commercial importance are also systematically represented in this part. Part 2 having 9 chapters, facilitates imperative ideas on approaches for sustainable agriculture through functional soil microbes, next-generation crop improvement strategies via rhizosphere microbiome, production and implementation of liquid biofertilizers, mitigation of methane from livestock, chitinases from microbes, extremozymes, an enzyme from extremophilic microorganism and their relevance in current biotechnology, lithobiontic communities, and their environmental importance, have all been comprehensively elaborated. In the era of sustainable energy production, biofuel and other bioenergy products play a key role, and their production from microbial sources are frontiers for researchers. The final chapter unveils the importance of microbes and their consortia for management of solid waste in amalgamation with biotechnology Audience The book will be read by environmental microbiologists, biotechnologists, chemical and agricultural engineers.

Microbial Biosurfactants and their Environmental and Industrial Applications

Author : Ibrahim M. Banat
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351986058
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Biosurfactants and their Environmental and Industrial Applications written by Ibrahim M. Banat and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial biosurfactants are green molecules with high application potential in environmental and industrial sectors. Chemical diversity of biosurfactants allows them versatility and broad range surfactants capability without compromising performance or economic viability. Biosurfactants are used as emulsifiers, dispersants, wetting agents, oil recovery agents, biopesticides, stabilizers, solubilizers, and bioremediation agents (pesticide, heavy metals and oil spill cleanup). This comprehensive book on biosurfactants and their environmental and industrial applications offers a broad spectrum of information on potential applications of biosurfactants in various fields and related technological developments.