I have seen a great number of research papers reporting the use of pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae for the production of biosurfactant for various use. But releasing such pathogenic strains directly in the environment may show pathogenicity in human and other animals. Hence, I am interested to know from the experts of this field that how do they justify the use of such pathogens for the production of biosurfactants?
Microbes can be used in bioremediation of environmental pollutants as they exhibit a vast nutritional capacity. The eradication, degradation, detoxification and immobilization of various physical and chemical wastes can be done by bioremediation involving microorganisms. The degradation and transformation of pollutants (hydrocarbons, oil, heavy metal, pesticides, dye’s) is carried out enzymatically. The rate of degradation is determined by two factors; biotic and abiotic. Methods such as biostimulation, bioaugmentation, bioventing, biopiles and bioattenuation are common worldwide and as per their specificities have advantages and disadvantages as well.
(PDF) Microbial Bioremediation. (researchgate.net)
Phil Geis Thank you very much Dr. Geis for sharing this important paper.
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