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Bioremediation processes are negatively affected by the low aqueous solubility of some contaminants; therefore, their bioavailability may be enhanced by the addition of surfactants. Surfactants contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups, therefore reducing surface and interfacial tensions of immiscible fluids and increasing the solubility and sorption of hydrophobic organic and inorganic compounds. In general, this article indicates the great potential of biosurfactants on the remediation of contaminated sites.

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Biosurfactants A Promising Tool for Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil 1.pdf