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Bio-surfactants and marine siderophores: Sphera Encapsulation’s experience in the encapsulation sector with SECRETed
Bio-surfactants and marine siderophores: Sphera Encapsulation’s experience in the encapsulation sector with SECRETed
Sphera Encapsulation, a leading company in encapsulating active ingredients, has long been committed to researching and developing innovative solutions for various industrial sectors. Sustainability and innovation are at the core of its mission, and the company has placed particular attention on natural bio-surfactants and marine siderophores, two areas of great scientific and applicative relevance. In this context, Sphera Encapsulation has taken part in the SECRETed project. This European initiative promotes using natural bio-surfactants derived from marine and extremophilic microorganisms.
SECRETed, a project where encapsulation plays a significant role
The SECRETed project, funded by the European Union under the H2020 program, is an initiative to produce new industrial products through aquatic biotechnology. The use of marine bio-surfactants and siderophores is one of the leading research areas of SECRETed, which explores the combination of biosynthetic genes to create molecules with tailored properties. Encapsulation in this field has been key in advancing this research to innovate and promote sustainable solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agrochemical, marine, and chemical sectors.
Focus on marine bio-surfactants and siderophores
Bio-surfactants are one of the most promising solutions to reduce the environmental impact of traditional surfactants, which, although widely used in the cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and detergent sectors, are mainly derived from petrochemical sources or unsustainable raw materials, such as palm and coconut oil. The growing demand for natural bio-surfactants produced by marine bacteria, yeasts, and fungi responds to the need for more ethical and safe solutions. These compounds are biodegradable and do not present the same risks of skin irritation and allergies associated with synthetic surfactants. Furthermore, marine siderophores, compounds that bind iron, play a crucial role in improving bio-surfactants’ efficacy, amplifying their properties in various industrial contexts.
Sphera Encapsulation’s intervention
During BIOKET, which will take place from 11 to 13 March in Brussels, Sphera Encapsulation will participate in the Unlocking the Potential of Marine Biotechnology for Bioactive Compound Production. Our contribution to the SECRETed project will focus on the potential of marine bio-surfactants and siderophores for applications in different sectors. From our experience, the importance of encapsulating these compounds has emerged to maximize their efficacy and stability, opening up new possibilities for using these natural ingredients in industrial products. The synergy between technological innovation and sustainability can give rise to high-performance solutions, ensuring economic and environmental benefits.
Sphera Encapsulation: our participation as representatives in the natural bio-surfactant encapsulation sector
At Sphera Encapsulation, we continue to invest in research and development of innovative solutions for a more sustainable future, in which biotechnology plays a fundamental role in promoting safer, more ethical, and environmentally friendly industrial products. Thanks to the SECRETed project, we are contributing to a green revolution in the sector, leading to discoveries and applications for bio-surfactants in the industrial field.
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