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Markam SS, Raj A, Kumar A, Khan ML. Microbial biosurfactants: Green alternatives and sustainable solution for augmenting pesticide remediation and management of organic waste. CURRENT RESEARCH IN MICROBIAL SCIENCES 2024; 7:100266. [PMID: 39257939 PMCID: PMC11385824 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2024.100266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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Pesticide pollution remains a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the exploration of sustainable alternatives. Biosurfactants are a class of unconventional surface-active chemicals that are produced by microorganisms. Biosurfactants have many applications in treating oil spills, emulsifiers, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Compared to chemical surfactants, they have benefits such as biodegradability, less toxicity, and a greener option because they are derived from microbes. Biosurfactants have recently been shown to have the potential to speed up pesticide cleanup. Biosurfactants are used in pesticide remediation because of their exceptional foaming ability, high selectivity, and wide range of pH, salinity, and temperature operating windows. Microbial biosurfactants emerged as potential agents for the treatment of organic waste and agricultural residue. This review unfolds the promising realm of microbial biosurfactants as green solutions for environmental sustainability, particularly in agricultural practices, with special reference to pesticide remediation. This article highlights the escalating need for eco-friendly alternatives, paving the way for discussing biosurfactants. Moreover, the articles discuss in detail various advancements in the field of rapid screening of biosurfactants, either using a conventional approach or via advanced instruments such as GC-MS, HPLC, NMR, FTIR, etc. Furthermore, the article unveils the molecular mechanisms and the microbial genes driving biosurfactant synthesis, offering insights into enhancing production efficiency. Moreover, the article explores diverse applications of microbial biosurfactants in sustainable agriculture, ranging from soil remediation to crop protection. The article also highlights the various functions of microbial biosurfactants for enhancing the decomposition and recycling of organic waste and agricultural residues, emphasizing their potential for sustainable waste management strategies. Overall, the review underscores the pivotal role of microbial biosurfactants as green alternatives for addressing pesticide pollution and advancing environmental sustainability.
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- Shiv Shankar Markam
- Forest Ecology and Ecosystems Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, 470003, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour University (A Central University), Sagar, 470003, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Prayagraj, 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Forest Ecology and Ecosystems Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, 470003, India
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Trindade M, Sithole N, Kubicki S, Thies S, Burger A. Screening Strategies for Biosurfactant Discovery. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 181:17-52. [PMID: 34518910 DOI: 10.1007/10_2021_174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The isolation and screening of bacteria and fungi for the production of surface-active compounds has been the basis for the majority of the biosurfactants discovered to date. Hence, a wide variety of well-established and relatively simple methods are available for screening, mostly focused on the detection of surface or interfacial activity of the culture supernatant. However, the success of any biodiscovery effort, specifically aiming to access novelty, relies directly on the characteristics being screened for and the uniqueness of the microorganisms being screened. Therefore, given that rather few novel biosurfactant structures have been discovered during the last decade, advanced strategies are now needed to widen access to novel chemistries and properties. In addition, more modern Omics technologies should be considered to the traditional culture-based approaches for biosurfactant discovery. This chapter summarizes the screening methods and strategies typically used for the discovery of biosurfactants and highlights some of the Omics-based approaches that have resulted in the discovery of unique biosurfactants. These studies illustrate the potentially enormous diversity that has yet to be unlocked and how we can begin to tap into these biological resources.
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- Marla Trindade
- Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Institute of Molecular Enzyme Technology, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Enzyme Technology, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Microbial Biotechnology and Metagenomics, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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Kubicki S, Bator I, Jankowski S, Schipper K, Tiso T, Feldbrügge M, Blank LM, Thies S, Jaeger KE. A Straightforward Assay for Screening and Quantification of Biosurfactants in Microbial Culture Supernatants. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:958. [PMID: 32974305 PMCID: PMC7468441 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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A large variety of microorganisms produces biosurfactants with the potential for a number of diverse industrial applications. To identify suitable wild-type or engineered production strains, efficient screening methods are needed, allowing for rapid and reliable quantification of biosurfactants in multiple cultures, preferably at high throughput. To this end, we have established a novel and sensitive assay for the quantification of biosurfactants based on the dye Victoria Pure Blue BO (VPBO). The assay allows the colorimetric assessment of biosurfactants directly in culture supernatants and does not require extraction or concentration procedures. Working ranges were determined for precise quantification of different rhamnolipid biosurfactants; titers in culture supernatants of recombinant Pseudomonas putida KT2440 calculated by this assay were confirmed to be the same ranges detected by independent high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-charged aerosol detector (CAD) analyses. The assay was successfully applied for detection of chemically different anionic or non-ionic biosurfactants including mono- and di-rhamnolipids (glycolipids), mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs, glycolipids), 3-(3-hydroxyalkanoyloxy) alkanoic acids (fatty acid conjugates), serrawettin W1 (lipopeptide), and N-acyltyrosine (lipoamino acid). In summary, the VPBO assay offers a broad range of applications including the comparative evaluation of different cultivation conditions and high-throughput screening of biosurfactant-producing microbial strains.
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- Sonja Kubicki
- Institute of Molecular Enzyme Technology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Jülich, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- iAMB-Institute of Applied Microbiology, ABBt-Aachen Biology and Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- Center of Excellence on Plant Sciences, Institute for Microbiology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- Center of Excellence on Plant Sciences, Institute for Microbiology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- iAMB-Institute of Applied Microbiology, ABBt-Aachen Biology and Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- Center of Excellence on Plant Sciences, Institute for Microbiology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- iAMB-Institute of Applied Microbiology, ABBt-Aachen Biology and Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Enzyme Technology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Jülich, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Enzyme Technology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Jülich, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC), Jülich, Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG 1: Biotechnology, Jülich, Germany
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Zhao X, Dong D, Li Y, Zhao C. Detection of domestic detergent residues on porcelain tableware using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04304j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Domestic detergents are widely used and the detection of detergent residues on tableware is closely related to people's health. Using LIBS to detect detergent rapidly has a promising potential.
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- Xiande Zhao
- China Agricultural University
- China
- Beijing Research Center of Intelligent Equipment for Agriculture
- China
- Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
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- Beijing Research Center of Intelligent Equipment for Agriculture
- China
- Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
- China
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- Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
- China
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- Beijing Research Center of Intelligent Equipment for Agriculture
- China
- Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
- China
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Rupprecht KR, Lang EZ, Gregory SD, Bergsma JM, Rae TD, Fishpaugh JR. A precise spectrophotometric method for measuring sodium dodecyl sulfate concentration. Anal Biochem 2015; 486:78-80. [PMID: 26150094 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 05/15/2015] [Accepted: 06/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is used to denature and solubilize proteins, especially membrane and other hydrophobic proteins. A quantitative method to determine the concentration of SDS using the dye Stains-All is known. However, this method lacks the accuracy and reproducibility necessary for use with protein solutions where SDS concentration is a critical factor, so we modified this method after examining multiple parameters (solvent, pH, buffers, and light exposure). The improved method is simple to implement, robust, accurate, and (most important) precise.
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- Kevin R Rupprecht
- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA.
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- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA
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- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA
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- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA
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- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA
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- Diagnostics Analytical Chemistry Research, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60049, USA
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