suggested that biofilms can be useful for constructive purposes such as a template of new materials that may find applications in the industry. One distinctive...

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disadvantages. Surface area plays a very important role in biofilm formation. Free-floating carriers allow biofilms to form on the surface, therefore a large internal...

the physicochemical properties of a biofilm. EPS in the matrix of biofilms provides compositional support and protection of microbial communities from the...

may be found in lakes, rivers, rocks, etc. The utilization of single- or dual-species biofilms is a novel technology since natural biofilms are sluggishly...

responsible for the formation of the cellulose SCOBY. In its most common form, SCOBY is a gelatinous, cellulose-based biofilm or microbial mat found floating...

functional biofilm to form. 3D bioprinting biofilms allows us to skip certain processes and makes it easier to analyze functional biofilms. Thickness of the...

family Acetobacteraceae in the class Alphaproteobacteria. Its bacterial motility plays an important role in the formation of biofilms, intricate communities...

(essential for attachment and development of S. marcescens biofilms). All of these effects reduce biofilm formation and pathogenicity. Studies have shown...

therapy can disperse the biofilm generated by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, the interactions between phages and biofilms can be complex, with phages...

cleaning agents. Biofilms on food processing surfaces can be a biological hazard to food safety. Increased chemical resistance in biofilms can lead to a...

regulation system is involved in the regulation of both the formation and dispersal of Xanthomonas campestris biofilms, which is specifically related...

to yellowish-brown. It is sold in filamentous, granular, or powdered forms. It is a significant component of the biofilms produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas...

gasoline prevent the buildup of gummy residues. Dispersants are used to prevent formation of biofouling or biofilms in industrial processes. It is also...

Mother of vinegar is a biofilm composed of a form of cellulose, yeast, and bacteria that sometimes develops on fermenting alcoholic liquids during the...

nucleic acid in biofilms, especially in the extracellular matrix. The study of these biofilms is useful for environmental remediation applications. Chen, Xiaoqi;...

biofilm. The enzymes specifically have been noted to have the capability to disrupt specific chemical components of the biofilms, degrading them in the...

Lactobacillus species are normally a major part of the vaginal microbiota. Lactobacillus forms biofilms in the vaginal and gut microbiota, allowing them...

structure in biofilms; a rhlA mutant forms a flat biofilm. Biofilm dispersal is dependent on Rhammnolipids, however other factors such as degradation of the...

of nutrients. In natural environments, such as soil or the surfaces of plants, the majority of bacteria are bound to surfaces in biofilms. Biofilms are...

to co-sponsor a one-day workshop on biofilms. The resulting workshop, "Biofilms, Medical Devices and Anti-Biofilm Technology: Challenges and Opportunities...

Oremland RS (2008). "Arsenic(III) fuels anoxygenic photosynthesis in hot spring biofilms from Mono Lake, California". Science. 321 (5891): 967–970. Bibcode:2008Sci...

infections, among others. On the other hand, phages of Inoviridae have been shown to complicate biofilms involved in pneumonia and cystic fibrosis and to shelter...

adsorption. The biocides prevent the formation of biofilms. Other biocides are toxic to larger organisms in biofouling, such as algae. Formerly, the so-called...

be used for antimicrobial disinfection of biofilms on hard surfaces. Superheated steam's greatest value lies in its tremendous internal energy that can...

engaged in biomedical applications, including the simulation of macromolecule transport through arteries, the study of biofilms, and the utilization of magnetic...

making it potentially valuable for a wide range of applications in bone tissue engineering. The solubility of chitosan-based hydrogels was significantly reduced...

to biofilm formation. Biofilms (Testing Laser Structured Antimicrobial Surfaces Under Space Conditions): The BIOFILMS project investigates biofilm formation...

Commonly used aluminum components developed stable biofilms of bacteria and fungi within four weeks of operation. During the same time period, antimicrobial...

microalga that is of potentially great importance in the field of biotechnology. Colonies held together by a lipid biofilm matrix can be found in temperate or...