Adsorption of Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulphonate (SDBS) on Candida maltosa EH 15 Strain: Influence on Cell Surface Hydrophobicity and n-alkanes Biodegradation

Łukasz Chrzanowski, Mikolaj Owsianiak, Bogdan Wyrwas, Andreas Aurich, Alicja Szulc, Andrzej Olszanowski

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Abstract

The effect of exogenously added sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate (SDBS) surfactant on biodegradation of a mixture of straight-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (dodecane and hexadecane) and resulting cell surface hydrophobicity changes of Candida maltosa EH 15 were investigated. Results indicated that up to 75 mg/L SDBS improves the biodegradation potential of examined yeast. A decrease in hydrophobicity was observed when SDBS was supplemented in higher concentrations, having strong impact on biodegradation rates. Phase distribution of surfactant molecules was investigated using methylene blue active substances method (MBAS), accompanied by surface and interfacial tension measurements. Studies showed that portion of SDBS molecules adsorbed on cell surface may play significant role in interaction between anionic surfactant and yeast cells, having influence on biodegradation rates.
Original languageEnglish
JournalWater, Air and Soil Pollution
Volume196
Pages (from-to)345–353
ISSN0049-6979
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biodegradation
  • Candida maltosa
  • Hydrophobicity
  • MBAS
  • SDBS

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