Production of biosurfactants by Bacillus licheniformis and Candida albicans for application in microbial enhanced oil recovery

In this study, the bacterium Bacillus licheniformis DSM = 13 strain ATCC 14580 and the yeast Candida albicans IMRU 3669 were used for biosurfactant production. Surface properties of the produced biosurfactants were confirmed by determining the emulsification power as well as surface tension. The cru...

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Main Authors: H.S. El-Sheshtawy, I. Aiad, M.E. Osman, A.A. Abo-ELnasr, A.S. Kobisy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute 2016-09-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110062115300143
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