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Polymeric Biosurfactants
- Emulsan (from Acinetobacter calcoaceticus)
- Liposan (from Candida lipolytica)
- Emulsification of hydrocarbons
- Use in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries
Biosurfactants
Phospholipids and Fatty Acids
- Less efficient as surfactants
- Found in the cell membrane
- Applications: Used in emulsification, oil spill clean-up
Lipopeptides and Lipoproteins
- Surfactin
Produced by: Bacillus subtilis
Very powerful surface tension reducer
Applications: Antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-tumor uses
- Iturin and Fengycin
Produced by: Bacillus spp.
Applications: Agriculture, biocontrol (antifungal activity)
Glycolipids
- Rhamnolipids
Produced by: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Applications: Oil recovery, bioremediation, cosmetics
- Sophorolipids
Produced by: Candida bombicola
Applications: Detergents, personal care products
- Trehalolipids
Produced by: Mycobacterium spp.
Applications: Pharmaceutical and medical fields