Fast growing biosurfactant industry, key to Blue Synergy and the SECRETed Project collaboration
The rapidly growing industry of biosurfactants is reshaping the way several industries source their materials, transitioning from unsustainable to sustainable resources, improving circularity and driving down costs while at it. Blue Synergy supports the research and development of these processes by collaborating with the SECRETed project to achieve its objectives in the field.
As a part of the role of Blue Synergy in the European funded SECRETed project, we have written and published an article on the rapid changes of biosurfactant production and how they are reshaping the immediate future of the chemical industry. The article showcased the trends and prospects for environmentally decisive innovations, such as the developments on biosurfactants, as well as the landscape of key actors and how they are helping to develop not only the technology required, but also to raise awareness around the need of such bioproducts.
As stated in the article, surfactants are among the most widespread and commercially important chemicals, present in vast number of products in our daily lives: from shampoos to toothpastes, foaming agents, cosmetics, paints, agrochemicals, detergents and even construction materials. According to industry analysts, approximately 20 million tonnes of surfactants are produced every year, from which the majority is based on unsustainable fossil- and/or palm oil feedstocks, produced using harsh traditional chemical manufacturing processes.
On the other hand, biosurfactants are increasingly being produced in whole or in part from renewable biomass, offering the possibility of eliminating the unsustainable components to make way to novel, cleaner ones that are milder, and that have a low environmental impact, which is in line with recent consumer trends. Moreover, biosurfactants do not compete with food production nor do they directly impact natural resources either from either land or water, because mild and safe biological processes are applied for their production, making them innovative and circular.
Our Sustainability Engineer, Sebastián Ospina, a first stage researcher/PhD student, pitched in and outlined the importance of the development of biosurfactants: “Switching to biosurfactants is a smart move for any business aiming for sustainability. These biodegradable, less toxic agents excel in emulsifying, foaming, and cleaning, making them perfect for agriculture, cosmetics, and bioremediation. With innovations driving down costs, now is the ideal time to embrace this eco-friendly alternative. Stay ahead of trends and regulations –biosurfactants are the future.”
For all these reasons, Blue Synergy is proud to be part of the SECRETed project as sustainability consultants, pioneering new pathways for biosurfactant production through bioprospection, and helping industry leaders accomplish their business goals in an efficient, sustainable and innovative way, with the objective of contributing to a greener future by building the industry of tomorrow.
Written by Blue Synergy.
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Read the article “Winds of change in biosurfactant production bring exciting prospects for the industry” on the SECRETed Project’s website, click on the following link: https://www.secreted.eu/winds-of-change-in-biosurfactant-production-bring-exciting-prospects-for-the-industry/
SECRETed is an EU-H2020 multidisciplinary project involving multiple stakeholders and with a strong participation of SMEs to fully exploit the potential of aquatic biotechnology and produce novel industrial products for the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemistry sectors. To learn more about SECRETed, please visit https://www.secreted.eu/.
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