Life Cycle Assessment of Biossurfactants: A Critical Analysis
Óliver Silva Costa Barreto,
Edna dos Santos Almeida,
Diego Lima Medeiros
Abstract:Objective: To analyze the environmental performance of biosurfactants in comparison to synthetic surfactant based on the literature.
Theoretical Framework: Surfactants are used in various sectors, ranging from domestic uses to industrial applications. Their surface tension reduction properties make them efficient in cleaning and versatile, however they come predominantly from fossil sources. In contrast, biosurfactants constitute a variety of surfactants obtained by microorganisms, including yeas… Show more
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