Biosurfactants aided bioremediation mechanisms: A mini-review

Biosurfactants can be used for bioremediation as amphiphilic compounds that have shown good tolerance to changes in temperature, salt concentration, pH, and other environmental factors. They received increased attention because they are biodegradable do not generate any secondary contaminants. remove organic molecules example hydrocarbon contaminants through various mechanisms such surface tension reduction, emulsification, micelle formation. also play a role removing heavy metals by increasing contact with the of metal deposits forming complexes In this review, we focus on biosurfactants improving efficacy bioremediation.