Biosurfactants' production with substrates from the sugar industry – environmental, cost, market, and social aspects

Schonhoff, Andreas; Stöckigt, Gerrit; Wulf, Christina; Zapp, Petra; Kuckshinrichs, Wilhelm

doi:10.1039/d3su00122a

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“…The socio-economic advantages of sustainable biosurfactants are also proved in another study by Schonhoff et al (2023), which showed that the use of molasses as a substrate leads to lower financial expenditures (35%-55%). Furthermore, specific supply chains, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of chemical products like solvents, were identified as the primary drivers of social impacts (Schonhoff et al, 2023).…”

Section: Techno-economic Analysis (Tea) Of Biosurfactantsmentioning

confidence: 80%

“…However, simulation of different process scenarios showed that selecting aeration units with high oxygen transfer rates and adjusting power input to match oxygen uptake can significantly decrease electricity consumption (Oraby et al, 2022). The socio-economic advantages of sustainable biosurfactants are also proved in another study by Schonhoff et al (2023), which showed that the use of molasses as a substrate leads to lower financial expenditures (35%-55%). Furthermore, specific supply chains, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of chemical products like solvents, were identified as the primary drivers of social impacts (Schonhoff et al, 2023).…”

Section: Techno-economic Analysis (Tea) Of Biosurfactantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sustainable biosurfactant production from secondary feedstock—recent advances, process optimization and perspectives

Miao,

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Siddiqui

et al. 2024

Front. Chem.

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Biosurfactants have garnered increased attention lately due to their superiority of their properties over fossil-derived counterparts. While the cost of production remains a significant hurdle to surpass synthetic surfactants, biosurfactants have been anticipated to gain a larger market share in the coming decades. Among these, glycolipids, a type of low-molecular-weight biosurfactant, stand out for their efficacy in reducing surface and interfacial tension, which made them highly sought-after for various surfactant-related applications. Glycolipids are composed of hydrophilic carbohydrate moieties linked to hydrophobic fatty acid chains through ester bonds that mainly include rhamnolipids, trehalose lipids, sophorolipids, and mannosylerythritol lipids. This review highlights the current landscape of glycolipids and covers specific glycolipid productivity and the diverse range of products found in the global market. Applications such as bioremediation, food processing, petroleum refining, biomedical uses, and increasing agriculture output have been discussed. Additionally, the latest advancements in production cost reduction for glycolipid and the challenges of utilizing second-generation feedstocks for sustainable production are also thoroughly examined. Overall, this review proposes a balance between environmental advantages, economic viability, and societal benefits through the optimized integration of secondary feedstocks in biosurfactant production.

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Section: Techno-economic Analysis (Tea) Of Biosurfactantsmentioning

confidence: 80%