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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos IQSC, Dept Fis Quim, Ave Trabalhador Sao Carlense, 400, POB 780, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Programa Interunidades Bioengn EESC FMRP IQSC, Sao Carlos - Brazil
[3] Embrapa Instrumentacao, Natl Nanotechnol Lab Agribusiness, 15 Novembro St, 1452, BR-13560979 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
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| Document type: | Review article |
| Source: | CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY; v. 42, n. 2, p. 294-310, FEB 17 2022. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
The interest in nano-sized materials to develop novel products has increased exponentially in the last decade, together with the search for green methods for their synthesis. An alternative to contribute to a more sustainable approach is the use of microbial-derived molecules to assist nanomaterial synthesis. In this sense, biosurfactants (BSs) have emerged as eco-friendly substitutes in nano-sized materials preparation. The inherent amphiphilic and self-assembly character of BSs associated with their low eco-toxicity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, structural diversity, biological activity, and production from renewable resources are potential advantages over chemically-derived surfactants. In nanotechnology, these versatile molecules play multiple roles. In nanoparticle (NP) synthesis, they act as capping and reducing agents and they also provide self-assembly structures to encapsulation, functionalization, or templates and act as emulsifiers in nanoemulsions. Moreover, BSs can also play as active compounds owing to their intrinsic biological properties. This review presents the recent trends in the development of BS-based nanostructures and their biomedical and environmental applications. Fundamental aspects regarding their antimicrobial and anticancer activities are also discussed. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/14405-9 - Exploring the potential of Rhamnolipid on controlling food pathogens: effect of ionic strength and biopolymers |
| Grantee: | Marcia Nitschke |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |