Influences of specific surfactant structures on biohydrogen production from oily wastewater in batch and continuous anaerobic dark fermentation

Siddiqui, Muhammad Ahmar; Parnthong, Jatuporn; Kungsanant, Suratsawadee; Chavadej, Sumaeth; Chaiprapat, Sumate

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127617

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“…Surfactants, consisting of a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head, play a crucial role in various applications (Ahmar Siddiqui et al, 2022). These amphiphilic compounds aggregate at liquid-oil interfaces, reducing the surface tension.…”

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

Miao,

To,

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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confidence: 99%