Environmental & applied microbiology
1 total work
A state-of-the-art review of biofilm science and technology, incorporating approaches from microbiology, physical chemistry, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering. Describes the physical and chemical properties of biofilms, the processes by which they accumulate, and how they interact with the environment. Includes analyses of the effects of biofilms in both natural and man-made systems such as water supply and treatment, pollutant degradation and its monitoring, power and cooling systems, industrial corrosion, and marine biofouling. Emphasizes methods and models to study, utilize, and control biofilms.