Biosurfactants: Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Remediation
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Ivan Petrov, Dept. of Biochemistry Sofia Applied Sciences University, Bulgaria, Email: i.petrov@biochem.bgReceived Date: May 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: May 29, 2025 / Published Date: May 29, 2025
Citation: Petrov DI (2025) Biosurfactants: Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Remediation. J Bioremediat Biodegrad 16: 687.DOI: 10.4172/2155-6199.1000687
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Ivan Petrov This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
This collection of studies emphasizes the diverse applications and benefits of microbial biosurfactants in environmental remediation. Research showcases their efficacy in oil spill cleanup, soil and water contamination treatment, and heavy metal removal from wastewater. Various microbial sources and production optimization strategies are discussed, alongside the inherent advantages of biosurfactants such as biodegradability and low toxicity. The potential for enhanced and sustainable biosurfactant production through genetic engineering and the exploration of unique biosurfactants from extremophiles are also highlighted.
