[HTML][HTML] Microbial exopolysaccharides: structure, diversity, applications, and future frontiers in sustainable functional materials

C Mouro, AP Gomes, IC Gouveia - Polysaccharides, 2024 - mdpi.com
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are a diverse class of biopolymers synthesized by
microorganisms under environmental stress conditions, such as pH, temperature, light …

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 …

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 …

Production of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Exploring the State of the Art

SI Okuofu, V O'Flaherty, O McAuliffe - Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Poly-γ-glutamic acid is an important biopolymer with attractive properties of commercial
value across several industries. However, its high market price prohibits its widespread …