Biofilms are structured microbial communities attached to surfaces, which play a significant
role in the persistence of biofoulings in both medical and industrial settings. Bacteria in …

Bacterial biofilms are complex surface attached communities of bacteria held together by
self-produced polymer matrixs mainly composed of polysaccharides, secreted proteins, and …

Bacterial fouling is a persistent problem causing the deterioration and failure of functional
surfaces for industrial equipment/components; numerous human, animal, and plant …

In drinking water distribution systems (DWDS), biofilms are the predominant mode of
microbial growth, with the presence of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) protecting …

Orthopedic implants are routinely used for fixation of fractures, correction of deformities, joint
replacements, and soft tissue anchorage. Different biomaterials have been engineered for …

Biopolymers are considered a potential alternative to conventional chemical polymers
because of their ease of biodegradability, high efficiency, non-toxicity and non-secondary …

A review concerning the definition, extraction, characterization, production and functions of
extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of microbial aggregates in biological wastewater …

The expansion of the aquaculture production is restricted due to the pressure it causes on
the environment by the discharge of waste products in the water bodies and by its …

The ability of bacteria to attach to surfaces and develop into a biofilm has been of
considerable interest to many groups in numerous industries, including the medical and …

The contribution of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), including loosely bound EPS
(LB-EPS) and tightly bound EPS (TB-EPS), to the aggregation of both aerobic and anaerobic …