In silico approaches for xenobiotic polymers and their degradation mechanism

Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun; Morumda, Daji; Dauda, Wadzani Palnam; Ábrahám, P.; Glen, Elkanah; Abraham, Maryam Peter; Ifechukwude, Chidi Nnamdi; Adetunji, Juliana Bunmi; Kanmodi, Kehinde Kazeem; Nnyanzi, Lawrence Achilles

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“…Therefore, the application of biosurfactants for bioremediation both in soil and aquatic ecosystems has gained relevance in recent researches (Adetunji et al, 2023).…”

Section: Applications Of Biosurfactants In Bioremediationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Investigative work showed that the protein fraction contained the HCH metabolism's proximal enzymes. HCH was transformed into tertachlorohexenes and then chlorophenols in the presence of biosurfactant by the actions of isomerase and dechlorinase (Tuleva et al, 2002;Adetunji et al, 2023). This change was sped up by the biosurfractant's action, which increased HCH's surface area.…”

Section: Bioremediation Of Pesticide Contaminated Soilmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Petroleum spills are an inevitable byproduct of oil extraction and refining, especially in oil-producing nations like Nigeria, and more notably in the Niger Delta region of the country, due to the rising demand for petroleum and related goods during the past 10 years. (Adetunji et al, 2023). Since a trustworthy substitute has not yet been discovered, crude petroleum will continue to be a significant source of energy for some time to come despite its exorbitant cost.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Biosurfactants: Possible Roles in Environmental Management -a Review

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Recent years have seen a rise in interest in biosurfactants, which are surface-active compounds produced by microorganisms that affect surfaces, particularly the surface tension of liquid-vapor interfaces. Due to their ability to emulsify and solubilize hydrophobic compounds as result of their amphipathic nature, biosurfactants are useful in degradation of hydrocarbon and are therefore applicable in oil spill management. Because they are biodegradable, have low toxicity, work well at high or low pH levels, and are more environmentally friendly than their chemical equivalents, biosurfactants have merits over their chemical counterparts. Biosurfactants are adaptable materials with a wide range of uses in the biodegradation and bioremediation of environmental contaminants. In addition, they have uses in pharmaceutical, food, and other industries. The continuous interest in biosurfactants results from these benefits and their vast variety of applications. Hydrophobic pollutants such as hydrocarbons and their derivatives are the major environmental issues due to their poor degradation but the use of biosurfactants can enhance their microbial degradation. When microorganisms try to use substrates like hydrocarbon as a source of carbon, they produce a variety of compounds called biosurfactants that help the diffusion into the cell. This review discusses the roles of these microbial products as veritable tools in environmental management with particular emphasis on the roles of biosurfactants in the sanitation of petroleum pollution and bioremediation of soils contaminated by pesticides.

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“…Therefore, the application of biosurfactants for bioremediation both in soil and aquatic ecosystems has gained relevance in recent researches (Adetunji et al, 2023).…”

Section: Applications Of Biosurfactants In Bioremediationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bioremediation Of Pesticide Contaminated Soilmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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