Highlights•The MBfR is an emerging technology based on gas supplying membranes.•Can
be used with air, O 2, H 2, CH 4, and other gases.•Based on counter-diffusional biofilms …

Develo** reliable anti-biofilm strategies or efficient biofilm-based bioprocesses strongly
depends on having a clear understanding of the mechanisms underlying biofilm …

We employ physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) to infer properties of biological
materials using synthetic data. In particular, we successfully apply PINNs to extract the …

Catheter-related biofilm infection remains the main problem for millions of people annually,
affecting morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. Despite the recent advances in the …

The physical interactions of growing bacterial cells with each other and with their
surroundings significantly affect the structure and dynamics of biofilms. Here a 3D agent …

In industry, treatments against biofilms need to be optimized and, in the wastewater
treatment field, biofilm composition needs to be controlled. Therefore, describing the …

The scientific community has recognized that almost 99% of the microbial life on earth is
represented by biofilms. Considering the impacts of their sessile lifestyle on both natural and …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as well as the development of biofilms in drinking water
distribution systems (DWDSs), have become an increasing concern for public health and …

The viscoelasticity of a biofilm's EPS (extracellular polymeric substance) matrix conveys
protection against mechanical challenges, but adaptive responses of biofilm inhabitants to …

Biofilms are complex biostructures that appear on all surfaces that are regularly in contact
with water. They are structurally complex, dynamic systems with attributes of primordial …