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Eco-Friendly Biosurfactant

March 2 , 2026 18 hrs 0 min 46 0
  • Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, under the Department of Science and Technology, has developed a new biosurfactant using ghee.
  • The biosurfactant was produced using the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5 and ghee as the main raw material.
  • It showed strong antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus, which causes skin and wound infections.
  • The compound achieved 60% emulsification index and remained stable up to 276°C.

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