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What is the primary function of biosurfactants?
What is the primary function of biosurfactants?
- To stabilize mixtures of oil and water
- To lower the surface tension between interfaces (correct)
- To reduce static electricity
- To help disperse particles in liquids
In what industry are biosurfactants commonly used to improve wetting of surfaces?
In what industry are biosurfactants commonly used to improve wetting of surfaces?
- Automotive industry
- Food industry (correct)
- Construction industry
- Textile industry
What is one of the major challenges of biosurfactant applications in municipal wastewater treatment?
What is one of the major challenges of biosurfactant applications in municipal wastewater treatment?
- Limited effectiveness in removing pollutants (correct)
- Short shelf life in wastewater environments
- High cost compared to conventional methods
- Incompatibility with existing treatment processes
Which industry would benefit the most from biosurfactants as antistatic additives?
Which industry would benefit the most from biosurfactants as antistatic additives?
What is a limitation of using biosurfactants in agricultural applications?
What is a limitation of using biosurfactants in agricultural applications?
In what sector are biosurfactants frequently used as foaming agents?
In what sector are biosurfactants frequently used as foaming agents?
What is a potential challenge in applying biosurfactants in phytoremediation on a large scale?
What is a potential challenge in applying biosurfactants in phytoremediation on a large scale?
In what industry are biosurfactants being used for inhibiting and disrupting biofilms on food contact surfaces?
In what industry are biosurfactants being used for inhibiting and disrupting biofilms on food contact surfaces?
What is a key factor that makes biosurfactants attractive for use in agricultural applications?
What is a key factor that makes biosurfactants attractive for use in agricultural applications?
Which industry utilizes biosurfactants for oil recovery and bioremediation of environments?
Which industry utilizes biosurfactants for oil recovery and bioremediation of environments?
What is a potential concern when considering the application of biosurfactants in municipal wastewater treatment?
What is a potential concern when considering the application of biosurfactants in municipal wastewater treatment?
Why are biosurfactants finding application in a diverse array of commercial industries?
Why are biosurfactants finding application in a diverse array of commercial industries?
What is a major challenge in the production of biosurfactants?
What is a major challenge in the production of biosurfactants?
Why is scaling up biosurfactant production from lab-scale to commercial scale challenging?
Why is scaling up biosurfactant production from lab-scale to commercial scale challenging?
What is a key focus of current research on biosurfactants for commercial use?
What is a key focus of current research on biosurfactants for commercial use?
Why is regulatory compliance a challenge in biosurfactant production?
Why is regulatory compliance a challenge in biosurfactant production?
What are researchers delving into regarding biosurfactants?
What are researchers delving into regarding biosurfactants?
What is a key aspect of biosurfactants that researchers aim to enhance?
What is a key aspect of biosurfactants that researchers aim to enhance?
