A statistical approach on optimization of exopolymeric substance production by Halomonas sp. S19 and its emulsification activity

Abstract

An exopolymer producing bacterial strain was identified as Halomonas sp. S19 by 16S rRNA gene sequencing isolated from Mandapam, Southeast coast of India. Strain S19 produces a significant amount of exopolymer (320 mg L⁻¹) in a medium optimized with 2.5 % glucose, 0.6 % peptone, 7.5 % salt and pH 7.5 at 35 ^°C. The exopolymer consists of total sugars (65 %), proteins (4.07 %), uronic acids (8.08 %) and sulphur contents (6.39 %). FT-IR and ¹H NMR analysis revealed the presence of functional groups corresponding to carbohydrates, proteins and sulphates. The exopolymer of Halomonas sp. S19 emulsifies different oils. However, 10 % exopolymer shows 55.18, 55.18, 49.81 and 24.62 % of emulsifying activity for sesame oil, coconut oil, paraffin and kerosene. The present study was focused on optimisation of exopolymer production using Box–Behnken experimental design and its possibility for potential emulsification index.

Keywords

Halomonas sp. / Exopolymer / Optimisation / NMR / DSC / Emulsification

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