petroleum will play a significant role in the petroleum industry amid growing demand for sustainable petroleum , according to a co - authored research piece published in Frontiers . Petroleum - based synthetic surfactants are already used to boost the availability or recovery of hydrocarbons , along with other uses related to extraction , treatment and transport . However , it is suggested that due to their versatility , biosurfactants could have many innovative applications across the oil processing chain and in the formulation of petrochemical products such as emulsifying oils and fuel formulation .
Biosurfactants will play a significant role in the petroleum industry amid growing demand for sustainable technologies, according to a co-authored research piece featured in Frontiers. Petroleum-based synthetic surfactants are already used to boost the availability or recovery of hydrocarbons, along with other uses relating to extraction, treatment and transport. However, it is suggested that due to their versatility, biosurfactants could have many innovative applications across the oil processing chain and in the formulation of petrochemical products such as emulsifying agents and fuel formulation.