Effect of a pseudomonas rhamnolipid biosurfactant on cell hydrophobicity and biodegradation of octadecane
Journal Article
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· Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:121292
- Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (United States)
Biodegradation of organic compounds with limited water solubility is slow because of the low availability of these compounds to microbial cells. Such organic compounds can be enhanced by microbially produced surfactants (biosurfactants). In many instances, biosurfactants also stimulate the biodegradation of organic compounds. This research investigates the effect of different rhamnolipid concentrations on cell hydrophobicity and the impact on biodegradation of octadecane. Four Pseudomonas aerugtinosa strains were used. 19 refs., 5 figs., 2 tabs.
- OSTI ID:
- 121292
- Journal Information:
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Journal Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 60; ISSN AEMIDF; ISSN 0099-2240
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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