biosurfactants

Biosurfactants are natural compounds produced by microbes like bacteria and fungi that reduce the surface tension between liquids, solids, or gases. Similar to synthetic surfactants found in soaps and detergents, biosurfactants help these microorganisms access nutrients, break down oils, or survive in various environments. They are biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and often effective at low concentrations. Due to their eco-friendly nature and versatile uses, biosurfactants are increasingly used in cleaning products, environmental cleanup, cosmetics, and agriculture, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical surfactants.