Reverse micelle extraction of antibiotics using an eco-friendly Sophorolipids biosurfactant

• Main Authors: Chuo, S. C., Abd. Talib, N., Mohd. Setapar, S. H., Hassan, H., Nasir, H. M., Ahmad, A., Lokhat, D., Ashraf, G. M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79643/1/SitiHamidah2018_ReversemicelleExtractionofAntibiotics.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79643/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-18279-w

Reverse micelles extraction of erythromycin and amoxicillin were carried out using the novel Sophorolipids biosurfactant. By replacing commonly used chemical surfactants with biosurfactant, reverse micelle extraction can be further improved in terms of environmental friendliness and sustainability....