Isolation and Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. hoffmannii MK-DU2 with Potential Application in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contamination.
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New Soil Bacterium Shows 99% Crude Oil Cleanup Efficiency Using Natural Biosurfactants

Researchers at Damghan University have discovered a new soil bacterium, Enterobacter hormaechei MK-DU2, that produces eco-friendly biosurfactants capable of degrading over 99% of crude oil in just six days—offering a sustainable alternative to chemical surfactants for oil spill cleanup and industrial applications.