Rhamnolipids are a group of biosurfactants that can be used for controlling zoosporic plant pathogens. These plant pests can cause major crop damage during the rainy seasons. It is well known that soybeans have been susceptible to zoospore based fungal attacks. In this article, the anti-zoospore effects different rhamnolipid molecules …
A new article detailing the “Long-term survival of Desulfovibrio vulgaris on carbon steel and associated pitting corrosion” has been published in Corrosion Science by Yajie Chen, Qiong Tang, John M. Senko, Gang Cheng, Bi-min Zhang Newby, Homero Castaneda, Lu-Kwang Ju.
Ethyl rhamnolipids as a renewable source to produce biopolyurethanes: DOI Link to Article (10.1002/ejlt.20140029) ABSTRACT (in Brief): Lipids are an attractive feedstock to produce biopolyurethanes. Here we show that ethyl-rhamnolipids can be used to synthesize polyurethanes. Rhamnolipids are an environmentally friendly and renewable feedstock produced through microbial fermentation. In this …
With the start of the new 2014-2015 academic year, we welcome Sarah and Ashwin.