Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Joshua Efosa Ayere, Ubani Oluwaseun Amune, Ifechukwude Christopher Otuya, Emmanuel Christopher Abuga, Chinedu Lewis Anyalewechi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Jude A Okolie, Peter Kayode Oyefolu, Steve Oshiokhai Eshiemogie, Blessing Esohe Osahon, Melissa Omede, Stanley Aimhanesi Eshiemogie, Shedrach Igemhokhai, Maxwell Ogaga Okedi, Heri Septya Kusuma, Obiora Ebuka Muojama, Amin Shavandi, Handoko Darmokoesoemo
Organic acids are important compounds with numerous applications in different industries. This work presents a comprehensive review of the biological synthesis of oxalic acid, an important organic acid with many industrial applications. Due to its important applications in pharmaceuticals, textiles, metal recovery, and chemical and metallurgical industries, the global demand for oxalic acid has increased. As a result, there is an increasing need to develop more environmentally friendly and economically attractive alternatives to chemical synthesis methods, which has led to an increased focus on microbial fermentation processes...
March 20, 2024: Environmental Research