Biofilms†
Part 10. General Aspects and Special Applications
Prof. Hans-Curt Flemming,
Dr. Jost Wingender,
Prof. Hans-Curt Flemming
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University of Duisburg, Institute for Interfacial Biotechnology, Geibelstr. 41, Duisburg, Germany, D-47057
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jost Wingender
University of Duisburg, Institute for Interfacial Biotechnology, Geibelstr. 41, Duisburg, Germany, D-47057
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Hans-Curt Flemming,
Dr. Jost Wingender,
Prof. Hans-Curt Flemming
- [email protected]
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University of Duisburg, Institute for Interfacial Biotechnology, Geibelstr. 41, Duisburg, Germany, D-47057
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Jost Wingender
University of Duisburg, Institute for Interfacial Biotechnology, Geibelstr. 41, Duisburg, Germany, D-47057
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Composition and Structure of Biofilms
- The EPS matrix
- Structure of the Biofilm Matrix
- Functional Aspects of the Biofilm Matrix
- Formation and Development of Biofilms
- Role of Intercellular Communication in Biofilm Formation
- Environmental Role of Biofilms
- Biotechnological Use of Biofilms
- Wastewater Treatment
- Bioremediation
- Detrimental Biofilms
- Biofilms in Medicine
- Biofouling in Industrial Systems
- Monitoring
- Microbially Influenced Corrosion
- Biodeterioration of Mineral Materials
- Biodeterioration of Synthetic Polymers
- Enhanced Resistance of Biofilm Organisms
- Transport Limitation by Reaction–Diffusion Interaction
- Slow Growth Rate and General Stress Response
- Role of Biofilm-specific Phenotype
- Role of Persister Cells
- Outlook and Perspectives
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