Sustainable Biosurfactants from Biomass residues for Palm Oil Alternatives

Date:05-Oct-2023

Country: United States

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Biosurfactants replace palm oil-based ingredients in products like shampoos, body washes, creams, and micellar water.
• Home & Industrial Care: Used in formulations for household cleaning products and industrial applications, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional surfactants.

Description

Locus Ingredients focuses on developing sustainable, palm oil-free biosurfactants for the beauty and personal care industries. Using proprietary fermentation technology, the company produces biosurfactants from renewable, non-GMO sugars and fatty acids. These ingredients provide eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives to traditional palm oil-based surfactants. Locus Ingredients aims to reduce deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and offer cleaner, more sustainable product formulations.

Pathway Description:

The process used in this project involves fermentation to produce biosurfactants, specifically sophorolipids, from renewable raw materials like sugar and fatty acids. The process uses microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, or fungi in a controlled environment. Bioinformatics and modular fermentation technology optimize productivity, reducing time and cost. The resulting biosurfactants are palm oil-free and have lower carbon footprints compared to traditional surfactants.