Polyglutamic acid and its derivatives as multi-functional biopolymers for the removal of heavy metals from water: A review

HI Syeda, S Muthukumaran, K Baskaran - Journal of Water Process …, 2023 - Elsevier
The surge in industrial revolution has tremendously increased heavy metal pollution in the
environment. The use of biopolymers such as polyglutamic acid for the treatment of heavy …

Advanced strategies for metabolic engineering of Bacillus to produce extracellular polymeric substances

X Wei, Z Chen, A Liu, L Yang, Y Xu, M Cao… - Biotechnology Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
Extracellular polymeric substances are mainly synthesized via a variety of biosynthetic
pathways in bacteria. Bacilli-sourced extracellular polymeric substances, such as …

Enhanced poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis in Corynebacterium glutamicum by reconstituting PgsBCA complex and fermentation optimization

G Xu, J Wang, J Shen, Y Zhu, W Liu, Y Chen, J Zha… - Metabolic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Previously, a novel Corynebacterium glutamicum strain for the de novo biosynthesis of
tailored poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) has been constructed by our group. The strain was …

Effects of Fe2+ addition to sugarcane molasses on poly-γ-glutamic acid production in Bacillus licheniformis CGMCC NO. 23967

L Guo, L Lu, H Wang, X Zhang, G Wang, T Zhao… - Microbial Cell …, 2023 - Springer
Background Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is biodegradable, water-soluble, environment-
friendly, and edible. Consequently, it has a variety of industrial applications. It is crucial to …

Bio-Based Polymeric Membranes: Development and Environmental Applications

M Morales-Jiménez, DA Palacio, M Palencia… - Membranes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, membrane technology is an efficient process for separating compounds with
minimal structural abrasion; however, the manufacture of membranes still has several …

Effect of sesame cake fertilizer with γ-PGA on soil nutrient, water and nitrogen use efficiency

Y Fu, G Li, S Wang, zhiguang Dai - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA), as an environmentally sustainable material, is
extensive applied in agriculture for enhancing water and fertilizer utilization efficiency …

Production of gamma‐polyglutamic acid microgel by Bacillus species: Industrial applications and future perspectives

P Pal, AK Singh, PK Sarangi, UK Sahoo… - Polymers for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract γ‐Polyglutamic acid (γ‐PGA) microgel, produced by Bacillus spp., represents a
promising biomaterial with diverse industrial applications due to its biodegradability …

Genomic characterization and related functional genes of γ- poly glutamic acid producing Bacillus subtilis

J Zhu, X Wang, J Zhao, F Ji, J Zeng, Y Wei, LL Xu… - BMC microbiology, 2024 - Springer
Abstract γ-poly glutamic acid (γ-PGA), a high molecular weight polymer, is synthesized by
microorganisms and secreted into the extracellular space. Due to its excellent performance …

Polyglutamate: Unleashing the Versatility of a Biopolymer for Cosmetic Industry Applications

M Serra, E Gudina, C Botelho, JA Teixeira, AN Barros - Cosmetics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polyglutamic acid (PGA), a biopolymer comprising repeating units of glutamic acid, has
garnered significant attention owing to its versatile applications. In recent years, microbial …

[HTML][HTML] Surfactin and poly–γ–glutamic acid co–production by Bacillus velezensis P# 02 using a corn steep liquor–based medium

J Correia, EJ Gudiña, T Janek, R Dias… - Biochemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bacillus velezensis P# 02 simultaneously produced surfactin and poly–γ–glutamic acid (γ–
PGA). Among the different culture media studied, the one containing corn steep liquor (100 …