Keywords:
Biofilms.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
Microbial biofilms have both positive and negative effects. This book considers new ways of controlling environmental microbial biofilm such as using phages, nano-technology, and newly discovered microbial enzymes. A team of contributors shares current, relevant and original research to add weight and recognition to the book.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (353 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9781000573725
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=6942668
DDC:
579.17
Language:
English
Note:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Part I Microbiology Biofilms and Environmental Occurrence -- Chapter 1 Microbial Biofilm, Applications, and Control: Editorial Overview -- Chapter 2 Biofilm Formation in Drug-Resistant Pathogen Staphylococcus aureus -- Chapter 3 The Role of Quorum Sensing in Microbial Biofilm Formation -- Chapter 4 Microbial Mats Ecosystems -- Chapter 5 Succession of Bacterial Communities in Environmental Biofilm Structures -- Chapter 6 Oral Biofilm of Hospitalized Patients -- Part II Applications of Microbial Biofilms -- Chapter 7 The Roles of Biofilms in Corrosion -- Chapter 8 Microbial Cellulose Biofilms: Medical Applications in the Field of Urology -- Chapter 9 Algal Biofilms and Their Role in Bioremediation -- Chapter 10 Impact and Application of Microbial Biofilms in Water Sanitation -- Chapter 11 Versatility of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Promising Application as Support for Catalyst Used in the Treatment of Effluents -- Chapter 12 Application of Marine Biofilms: An Emerging Thought to Explore -- Part III Control of Microbial Biofilms -- Chapter 13 Use of Nanotechnology for Biofilm Mitigation -- Chapter 14 Postbiotics Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria: Current and Recent Advanced Strategies for Combating Pathogenic Biofilms -- Chapter 15 Impact and Control of Microbial Biofilms in the Oil and Gas Industry -- Chapter 16 Futurity of Microbial Biofilm Research -- Index.
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