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Title:

Economical Process for the Production of Novel Thermostable Bio-surfactants with Different Applications
Value Proposition:

Process:

  • Economical process: Low-cost raw material,
  • Simple & single component medium
  • Short incubation time of 12-24 hours

Product:

  • Novel & thermostable biosurfacants
  • Eco-friendly & green alternative
  • A superior spray coverage with low volume
  • Stable over wide range of temperature, pH & salinity
  • Better deposition & retention on plant surfaces of agricultural chemicals
Summary Application:

CSIR-NCL has developed an economical process for the production of novel thermostable bio-surfactants [mixture of 1-Pentanonacontene (C95H190) and 3-Hydroxy-16-methylheptadecanoic acid (C18H36O3]. Marine bacteria have used for production. Biosurfactants displayed excellent emulsification & oil displacement activity. It demonstrated excellent results as the spreader of pesticides formulations. It is available in solution & dry powder form. The Current process is validated at 14L scale. It is available for licensing/co-development.
Advantages:

Process:

  • Economical process: Low-cost raw material,
  • Simple & single component medium
  • Short incubation time of 12-24 hours

Product:

  • Novel & thermostable biosurfacants
  • Eco-friendly & green alternative
  • A superior spray coverage with low volume
  • Stable over wide range of temperature, pH & salinity
  • Better deposition & retention on plant surfaces of agricultural chemicals
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory[CSIR-NCL]
:  director[at]ncl[dot]res[dot]in
:91-20- 25902600, 25902028
:http://www.ncl-india.org/
Industrial Applications: Crops Improvement [Agriculture] Fertilizers [Agriculture]
Patent Application(s): IN201911005440, WO2020161735