Yahaya Sani

Preliminary Screening of Bio-surfactant Producing Bacteria Isolated from an Oil Contaminated Soil

Kawo Abdullahi Hassan, Yahaya Sani & Olawore Yemisi Ajoke · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2018

Spent motor oil represents one of the most prominent and tenacious contaminants of soil within mechanic workshops across Nigeria. Adaptation and natural evolution proffer a rich array of a microorganism capable of producing bio-surfactants which are of high value to industry, par...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2018/v1i1465

Valorization of Wheat Bran for PHBV Copolymer Production by Bacillus subtilis SMI3: Optimization, Structural Characterization, and Biodegradability

Mukhtar Sa’adatu Ismail, Bukar Aminu, Yahaya Sani, A. M. Magashi, Muhammed Yahuza Gimba, Salisu Nainna Zainab, Yusuf Saadatu Abba & Baita Nafisa · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Selecting an appropriate microbial host is as critical as choosing a suitable feedstock. Gram-negative bacteria such as Cupriavidus necator are known for their high polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) yields; however, the presence of lipopolysaccharide endotoxins complicates do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5503