Characterization and Emulsification Properties of Rhamnolipid and Sophorolipid Biosurfactants and Their Applications

Due to their non-toxic nature, biodegradability and production from renewable resources, research has shown an increasing interest in the use of biosurfactants in a wide variety of applications. This paper reviews the characterization of rhamnolipid and sophorolipid biosurfactants based on their hyd...

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Main Authors: Thu T. Nguyen, David A. Sabatini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/2/1232/