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Isolation and Screening of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria from Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils in Awka, Southeast, Nigeria

Nnabugwu Chidmma Stella, Ekwealor, Chito Clare, Anaukwu, Chikodili Gladys, Anakwenze Vivian Nonyelum, Mba, Anthonia Nkiru & Ekwealor, Ikechukwu Amaechi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Background: Biosurfactants are a variety of groups of active compounds produced by various types of microorganisms. Bacterial surfactants are suitable for a range of applications in the oil industry, food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and bioremediation. Therefore, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i101407

Screening and Characterization of Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria from Soil Samples in Ogun-State, Nigeria

S. O. Adebajo, A. K. Akintokun & S. A. Balogun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Biosurfactants are surface active compound that are synthesized by microbes like bacteria, fungi and yeast. Biosurfactant have different applications in the industries. Biosurfactant can be used as emulsifiers, as well as demulsifiers, wetting agents, foaming agents, spread...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29815