Biosurfactant Synthesized by Azospirillum lipoferum ALM1B2: Characterization and Application for Environmental Protection

摘要

This study characterizes a biotensoactive produced by the bacterium Azospirillum lipoferurn, which was isolated from the rhizospheres of contaminated plants with oil in the lower basin of the Tonala River, Villa Benito Juarez, municipality of Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico. The following properties were analyzed: viscosity at 25 degrees C, elemental analysis (% mol) by scanning electron microscopy, density at different temperatures, molecular weight, acute toxicity, median lethal concentration (LC50), and saponification and acidity indices. The effects of pH (6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0) and temperature (25, 30, 35, and 40 degrees C) on the production of the biotensoactive and the effect of NaCl on the surface tension, density, and emulsifying capacity were studied. The results showed that the viscosity remained stable between 1.0914 and 1.1276 mPa-s, so the biotensoactive was classified as low-molecular weight. Toxic effects on the population of Eisenia foetida began at surfactant concentrations above 55,000 ppm. and the LC50 was 96,695 ppm. The highest yield of biotensoactive production was obtained 48 h after the beginning of the treatment at pH 8 and pH 9 and 25 degrees C. At 25 degrees C. the surface tension ranged from 44.60 mN/m at a 1 % concentration by weight of NaCl to 51.11 mN/m at 15 % NaCl, while at 60 CC, the surface tension ranged from 34.90 mN/m at 1 % NaCl to 40.22 mN/m at 15 % NaCl. The emulsifying capacity was 70 % (aqueous solution 15 % NaCl).