Result description
Rhamnolipid by a Marinobacter species opens opportunity for industrial applications.
Rhamnolipid producers are microbial strains that biosynthesize rhamnolipids, amphiphilic glycolipids composed of one or two rhamnose units linked to β‑hydroxy fatty acids.
While classical producers like Pseudomonas aeruginosa pose safety risks, novel non‑pathogenic hosts (e.g., Burkholderia thailandensis E264, engineered Pseudomonas putida KT2440) enable secure, large‑scale production.
These biosurfactants exhibit low toxicity, high emulsification capacity, and rapid biodegradability.
Industrial applications include environmental remediation, enhanced oil recovery, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural formulations.
Biosynthesis of rhamnolipid by a Marinobacter species 107b
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Grants and Subsidies
- Business partners – SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Large Corporations
Funding to take this development from Trl 5 to commercialisation
- Public or private funding institutions
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Private Investors
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Investment required to take this development forward
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY