{"product_id":"natural-surfactants-science-technology-and-industrial-aspects-hardback-9781394283781","title":"Natural Surfactants; Science, Technology, and Industrial Aspects (Hardback) 9781394283781","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNatural Surfactants\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eScience, Technology, and Industrial Aspects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGuido Bognolo (Author), Krister Holmberg (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394283781, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 March 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 17.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive guide to the fundamentals and growing range of commercial applications of natural surfactants\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural Surfactants\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eScience, Technology, and Industrial Aspects\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the origin, production, physico-chemical properties, major producers, status, and opportunities of natural surfactants from macro- and microorganisms. The book presents the latest research in the field of natural surfactants, reviewing their advantages, current and future applications based on structure-performance relationships, and commercial uses in diverse industries including vaccines, food emulsifiers, feed additives, personal care formulations, pharmaceuticals, crop protection formulations, soil remediation and microbial enhanced oil recovery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains introductory sections on each of the major classes of natural surfactants with each section broken down into subchapters discussing their biochemical and commercial features. It has a chapter on the analytical techniques used for the characterisation of natural surfactants and their producing microorganisms. It closes with a chapter on future perspectives, discussing hurdles and opportunities for natural surfactants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by experts in the field of surfactant science with experience in both academic research and industrial practices, \u003ci\u003eNatural Surfactants\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The chemical structure and the physicochemical properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The biological activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The production process, including, as appropriate, extraction or fermentation strategies and conditions, microorganism strains, medium composition, and purification techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The economics of production for the major classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A comprehensive review of the existing industrial uses and of the potential new applications as it can be inferred from the match of physicochemical properties and market demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural Surfactants\u003c\/i\u003e contains essential knowledge on the subject for academic researchers and industry practitioners working in the field of surfactant science. The text is also valuable for universities, research institutes, and regional and multinational companies active in surfactants production and\/or in their formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcronyms xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 General Views on Natural Surfactants 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Surfactants from Nature 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Natural Surfactants Versus Bio-Based Surfactants 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Naturally Occurring Surfactants 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Production Process of Natural Surfactants 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Selection of the Microorganism 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 Medium Composition 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 Feeding Strategies 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.1 Pulse Feed 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.2 Constant Feed Rate 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.3 Exponential Feed Rate 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.4 Feedback Control Feed Rate 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.4 Biosurfactants Transport 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.5 Recovery and Purification 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Raw Materials in Natural Surfactants Production 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Life Cycle Analysis of Natural Surfactants 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Production Costs of Naturally Occurring Surfactants 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Natural Surfactants are Chiral 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 A Glimpse into the Future 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Saponins 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Biological Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Antibacterial Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Antiviral Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Antifungal Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Antiparasitic Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.5 Antiinflammatory Activity 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.6 Antitumor Activity 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.7 Hepatoprotective Activity 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.8 Immunoadjuvant Activity 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Sources of Commercial Saponins 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Extraction and Purification 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Toxicology 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Acute Toxicity 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.2 Long-Term Toxicity in Mice 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.3 Short-Term Toxicity in Rats 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.4 Long-Term Toxicity in Rats 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Producers and Vendors 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Products and Prices 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Existing Applications 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Potential Applications 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 Regulatory 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11.1 Saponins in Pharmacopoeias 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11.2 Saponins in Food and Cosmetics Regulatory 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Phospholipids 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Chemical Structure and Properties of Lecithin 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Production 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Producers and Prices 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Existing Applications 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Liposomes for Delivery of Bioactive Substances 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Lecithin in Food, Feed, and Nutrition 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.3 Lecithin in Personal Care Formulations 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.4 Lecithin in Other Industrial Areas 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Regulatory 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Bile Acids 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Producers 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Applications 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Rhamnolipids 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Biosynthesis 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Biotechnological Production 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Choosing the Bacteria 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Fermentation Conditions 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.1 Medium Composition 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.2 Fermentation Parameters 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.3 Extraction and Purification 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Reducing Raw Material Costs 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3.1 Waste Cooking Oils (WCO) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3.2 Other Sources 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Overcoming Pathogenicity 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Rhamnolipids Through Organic Synthesis 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Rhamnolipids Through Bioorganic Synthesis 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Biodegradability, Toxicity, and Antimicrobial Effect 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Suppliers, Formulators, Products, and Prices 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Existing Applications 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Potential Applications 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 Regulatory 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Sophorolipids 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Biosynthesis 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Production 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Production Costs 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Biodegradability and Toxicity 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Suppliers, Formulators, Products, and Prices 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Existing Applications 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.1 Cosmetics 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.2 Household Cleaning 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.3 Source of Chemicals 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Potential Applications 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Regulatory 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Mannosylerythritol Lipids 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Production 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Producers 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Existing and Potential Applications 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.1 Cosmetics 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.2 Disinfection 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.3 Crop Protection 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Trehalose Lipids 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Production 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Skin Toxicity 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Existing Applications 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Potential Applications 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Cellobiose Lipids 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Production 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Potential Applications 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Xylolipids 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Producers 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Potential Applications 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Lipopeptides 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Biosynthesis 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Production 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Production Costs 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Toxicology, Environmental Properties 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Suppliers and Products 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Existing and Potential Applications 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Regulatory 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Antimicrobial Peptides 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Sources 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Production 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Mechanism of Action 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.1 Extracellular Via Membrane Targeting Mode 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2 Intracellular Mode 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2.1 Inhibition of Protein Biosynthesis 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2.2 Inhibition of Nucleic Acid Biosynthesis 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2.3 Inhibition of Protease Activity 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2.4 Inhibition of Cell Division 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Existing and Potential Applications 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1 Medicine 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.1 Wound Healing and Skin Infections 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.2 Dental Care 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.3 Ophthalmology 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.4 Antibacterial Peptides 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.5 Antifungal Peptides 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.6 Anticancer Peptides 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.7 Antiviral Peptides 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.8 Antiparasitic Peptides 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.9 Anti-HIV Peptides 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.10 Endogenous Antimicrobial Peptides 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1.11 Biofilm Inhibitors 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.2 Medical Devices 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.3 Pharmaceutical Industry 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.3.1 Therapeutic Antimicrobial Peptides on the Market 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.3.2 Nanoparticle Formulations of Antimicrobial Peptides 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.4 Food 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.5 Animal Husbandry and Aquaculture 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.6 Agriculture 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Producers 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Lipopolysaccharides 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Chemical Structures and Properties 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 The Emulsan Story 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Other Lipopolysaccharides 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Characterization of Natural Surfactants 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Methods for the Characterization of Naturally Occurring Surfactants 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Methods to Determine the Self-Assembly Behavior of Naturally Occurring Surfactants 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Methods to Determine Phase Diagrams of Naturally Occurring Surfactants 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Methods for Strain Identification 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Methods to Identify the Biosynthesis Pathway of Surface-Active Compounds 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Distinctive Features of Low- and High-Molecular-Weight Amphiphiles 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Emulsions 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Natural Amphiphiles as Emulsifiers and Emulsion Stabilizers 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.1 Phospholipids 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.2 Saponins 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3 Glycolipids 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.4 Lipopeptides 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.5 Surface-Active Proteins 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.6 Lipopolysaccharides 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Commercial Exploitation of Natural Surface-Active Agents 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Home Care 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.1 Household Laundry Detergents 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.2 Hand Dishwashing Cleaners 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3 Hard Surface Cleaners 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Cosmetics 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Plant Protection 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Food 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Oil Industry 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.1 General 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.2 Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 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