[HTML][HTML] Hydrodynamics and surface properties influence biofilm proliferation
A biofilm is an interface-associated colloidal dispersion of bacterial cells and excreted
polymers in which microorganisms find protection from their environment. Successful …
polymers in which microorganisms find protection from their environment. Successful …
Biofouling of membrane distillation, forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis: Principles, impacts and future directions
The water-energy nexus has motivated the quest for new membrane-based technologies
that target potable water and energy production. To this end, membrane distillation (MD) …
that target potable water and energy production. To this end, membrane distillation (MD) …
Microneedle patch-mediated treatment of bacterial biofilms
Current treatments of bacterial biofilms are limited by the poor penetration of antibiotics
through their physical barrier as well as significant off-target toxicity of antibiotics and the …
through their physical barrier as well as significant off-target toxicity of antibiotics and the …
Recent advances in mitigating membrane biofouling using carbon-based materials
Abstract Biofouling is the Achilles Heel of membrane processes. The accumulation of
organic foulants and growth of microorganisms on the membrane surface reduce the …
organic foulants and growth of microorganisms on the membrane surface reduce the …
[HTML][HTML] Microsystems for biofilm characterization and sensing–A review
Biofilms are the primary cause of clinical bacterial infections and are impervious to typical
amounts of antibiotics, necessitating very high doses for elimination. Therefore, it is …
amounts of antibiotics, necessitating very high doses for elimination. Therefore, it is …
Microfluidics for biofilm studies
L Yuan, H Straub, L Shishaeva… - Annual Review of …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Biofilms are multicellular communities held together by a self-produced extracellular matrix
and exhibit a set of properties that distinguish them from free-living bacteria. Biofilms are …
and exhibit a set of properties that distinguish them from free-living bacteria. Biofilms are …
Immobilization of hydrolytic/fermentative bacteria to achieve ultra-low fouling in anaerobic membrane bioreactor
R Xu, Y Yao, Z Zhou, YX Huang, S Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Membrane fouling remains the key challenge that limits the application of anaerobic
membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs). Free-living bacteria, particularly hydrolytic/fermentative …
membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs). Free-living bacteria, particularly hydrolytic/fermentative …
Influence of water transport characteristics on membrane internal conductive structure in forward osmosis microbial fuel cell
As the characteristic of forward osmosis microbial fuel cells (OsMFCs), water flux is crucial
for improving electricity generation, and the ohmic resistance of the membrane itself directly …
for improving electricity generation, and the ohmic resistance of the membrane itself directly …
Membrane fouling phenomena in microfluidic systems: from technical challenges to scientific opportunities
The almost ubiquitous, though undesired, deposition and accumulation of
suspended/dissolved matter on solid surfaces, known as fouling, represents a crucial issue …
suspended/dissolved matter on solid surfaces, known as fouling, represents a crucial issue …
[HTML][HTML] In-situ monitoring AHL-mediated quorum-sensing regulation of the initial phase of wastewater biofilm formation
Initial attachment plays an important role in biofilm formation in wastewater treatment
processes. However, the initial attachment process mediated by N-acyl-homoserine …
processes. However, the initial attachment process mediated by N-acyl-homoserine …