Extracellular biopolymeric flocculants - Recent trends and biotechnological importance

Authors
Salehizadeh, H Shojaosadati, SA
Citation
H. Salehizadeh et Sa. Shojaosadati, Extracellular biopolymeric flocculants - Recent trends and biotechnological importance, BIOTECH ADV, 19(5), 2001, pp. 371-385
Citations number
88
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology
Journal title
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
ISSN journal
07349750 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
371 - 385
Database
ISI
SICI code
0734-9750(200109)19:5<371:EBF-RT>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Many microorganisms secrete extracellular biopolymeric flocculants (EBFs) i n the culture broth. This work reviews the development of EBF research and applications. Aspects discussed include a comparison of the chemical and bi ological flocculating agents, isolation of EBF-producing mi cro organisms, culture conditions, mechanisms of flocculation, the chemical structure of E BFs, and the role of physicochemical factors in the flocculating activity. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.