Biofilms: the microbial “protective clothing” in extreme environments
W Yin, Y Wang, L Liu, J He - International journal of molecular sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Microbial biofilms are communities of aggregated microbial cells embedded in a self-
produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms are recalcitrant to …
produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms are recalcitrant to …
[HTML][HTML] Oxidation and fragmentation of plastics in a changing environment; from UV-radiation to biological degradation
Understanding the fate of plastics in the environment is of critical importance for the
quantitative assessment of the biological impacts of plastic waste. Specially, there is a need …
quantitative assessment of the biological impacts of plastic waste. Specially, there is a need …
Marine biofilms: a successful microbial strategy with economic implications
CCCR De Carvalho - Frontiers in marine science, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Bacteria and other microorganisms have evolved an ingenious form of life, where they
cooperate and improve their chances of survival when subjected to environmental stress …
cooperate and improve their chances of survival when subjected to environmental stress …
Water‐soluble polymers in agriculture: xanthan gum as eco‐friendly alternative to synthetics
T Berninger, N Dietz… - Microbial …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Water‐soluble polymers (WSPs) are a versatile group of chemicals used across industries
for different purposes such as thickening, stabilizing, adhesion and gelation. Synthetic …
for different purposes such as thickening, stabilizing, adhesion and gelation. Synthetic …
Photodynamic therapy to control microbial biofilms
Microorganisms thrive in well-organized biofilm ecosystems. Biofilm-associated cells
typically show increased resistance to antibiotics and contribute significantly to treatment …
typically show increased resistance to antibiotics and contribute significantly to treatment …
Nitric oxide-releasing polymeric materials for antimicrobial applications: a review
Polymeric materials releasing nitric oxide have attracted significant attention for therapeutic
use in recent years. As one of the gaseous signaling agents in eukaryotic cells …
use in recent years. As one of the gaseous signaling agents in eukaryotic cells …
Advances in application of ultraviolet irradiation for biofilm control in water and wastewater infrastructure
X Luo, B Zhang, Y Lu, Y Mei, L Shen - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic environment. While so far, most of the ultraviolet (UV)
disinfection studies focus on planktonic bacteria, and only limited attention has been given …
disinfection studies focus on planktonic bacteria, and only limited attention has been given …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic aging processes: Environmental relevance and analytical implications
The analysis of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial environments and the evaluation of their
environmental risk has gained great attention, owing to the increasing evidence for their …
environmental risk has gained great attention, owing to the increasing evidence for their …
The role of biofilm in the development and dissemination of ubiquitous pathogens in drinking water distribution systems: an overview of surveillance, outbreaks, and …
A variety of pathogenic microorganisms can survive in the drinking water distribution
systems (DWDS) by forming stable biofilms and, thus, continually disseminating their …
systems (DWDS) by forming stable biofilms and, thus, continually disseminating their …
Environmental Management of Legionella in Domestic Water Systems: Consolidated and Innovative Approaches for Disinfection Methods and Risk Assessment
Legionella is able to remain in water as free-living planktonic bacteria or to grow within
biofilms that adhere to the pipes. It is also able to enter amoebas or to switch into a viable …
biofilms that adhere to the pipes. It is also able to enter amoebas or to switch into a viable …