Starmerella bombicola, a yeast strain, efficiently produces sophorolipids from oil refinery waste, specifically palm and soy fatty acid distillates, yielding higher amounts compared to vegetable oils.*
-
The produced sophorolipids demonstrate strong antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and antifungal properties, effectively inhibiting the growth of various bacteria and fungi.*
-
This research highlights the potential to convert industrial waste into valuable biosurfactants with significant antimicrobial capabilities, offering an eco-friendly solution for waste utilization.*