Biodegradation of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LAS): A Mini Review

The most common anionic surfactants in the formulation of detergents are Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LAS), with an sulfonate head group and a hydrophobic alkylbenzene tail group. two primary synthetic detergents, together sodium laureth sulphate, have been around for quite some time may be found many personal-care items such as shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, laundry detergent. LAS is relatively recalcitrant compound not easily biodegraded. It major source environmental contamination. Bioremediation can potentially give significantly higher removal efficiency than standard physicochemical techniques. This review aims to compile information on toxicity, biodegradation assimilatory pathway this class compound. One challenges bioremediation that there limited SDBS-degrading bacteria isolated characterized date further work field should focus isolation more degraders carrying out trials micro-and mesocosms.