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DOI 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130171
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Title (Primary) Basic principles for biosurfactant-assisted (bio)remediation of soils contaminated by heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons – A critical evaluation of the performance of rhamnolipids
Author Parus, A.; Ciesielski, T.; Woźniak-Karczewska, M.; Ślachciński, M.; Owsianiak, M.; Ławniczak, Ł.; Loibner, A.P.; Heipieper, H.J. ORCID logo ; Chrzanowski, Ł.
Source Titel Journal of Hazardous Materials
Year 2023
Department UBT
Volume 443, Part A
Page From art. 130171
Language englisch
Topic T7 Bioeconomy
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Keywords Biosurfactants; Synthetic surfactants; Bioremediation; Phytoextraction; Critical micellar concentration
Abstract Despite the fact that rhamnolipids are among the most studied biosurfactants, there are still several gaps which must be filled. The aim of this review is to emphasize and to indicate which issues should be taken into account in order to achieve efficient rhamnolipids-assisted biodegradation or phytoextraction of soils contaminated by heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons without harmful side effects. Four main topics have been elucidated in the review: effective concentration of rhamnolipids in soil, their potential phytotoxicity, susceptibility to biodegradation and interaction with soil microorganisms. The discussed elements are often closely associated and often overlap, thus making the interpretation of research results all the more challenging. Each dedicated section of this review includes a description of potential issues and questions, an explanation of the background and rationale for each problem, analysis of relevant literature reports and a short summary with possible application guidelines. The main conclusion is that there is a necessity to establish regulations regarding effective concentrations for rhamnolipids-assisted remediation of soil. The use of an improper concentration is the direct cause of all the other discussed phenomena.
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Parus, A., Ciesielski, T., Woźniak-Karczewska, M., Ślachciński, M., Owsianiak, M., Ławniczak, Ł., Loibner, A.P., Heipieper, H.J., Chrzanowski, Ł. (2023):
Basic principles for biosurfactant-assisted (bio)remediation of soils contaminated by heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons – A critical evaluation of the performance of rhamnolipids
J. Hazard. Mater. 443, Part A , art. 130171 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130171