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Biofilms in Medicine, Industry and Environmental Biotechnology

Author : Piet Lens
Publisher : IWA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1843390191
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book Biofilms in Medicine, Industry and Environmental Biotechnology written by Piet Lens and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2003-04-30 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms are of great practical importance for beneficial technologies such as water and wastewater treatment and bioremediation of groundwater and soil. In other settings biofilms cause severe problems, for example in 65% of bacterial infections currently treated by clinicians (particularly those associated with prosthetics and implants), accelerated corrosion in industrial systems, oil souring and biofouling. Until recently, the structure and function of biofilms could only be inferred from gross measures of biomass and metabolic activity. This limitation meant that investigators involved in biofilm research and application had only a crude understanding of the microbial ecology, physical structure and chemical characteristics of biofilms. Consequently, opportunities for the exploitation and control of biofilms were very limited. The past decade has witnessed the development of several new techniques to elucidate the structure and function of biofilms. Examples include: the use of molecular probes that identify different microbes in complex communities as well as their metabolic functions; the use of microsensors that show concentration gradients of key nutrients and chemicals; the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy to describe the physical structure of biofilms and the development of a new generation of mathematical models that allow for the prediction of biofilm structure and function. However, much progress remains to be made in efforts to understand, control and exploit biofilms. This timely book will introduce its readers to the structure and function of biofilms at a fundamental level as determined during the past decade of research, including: Extracellular polymers as the biofilm matrix; Biofilm phenotype (differential gene expression, interspecies signalling); Biofilm ecology; Biofilm monitoring; Resistance of biofilms to antimicrobial agents and Biofilm abatement. Biofilms in Medicine, Industry and Environmental Technology offers a holistic and multi-disciplinary description of the topic, including biofilm formation and composition, but also biofilm monitoring, disinfection and control. All these aspects are presented from three points of views: medical, industrial and environmental biotechnological in a compact, easy to read format.

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms

Author : Mukesh Kumar Yadav
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444642803
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Book Synopsis New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms by : Mukesh Kumar Yadav

Download or read book New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms written by Mukesh Kumar Yadav and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biofilms is divided into three sections: microbial adhesion/biofilms in medical settings, microbial adhesion/biofilms in agriculture, and microbial adhesion/biofilm in the environment and industry. Chapters cover adhesion and biofilm formation by pathogenic microbes on tissue and on indwelling medical devices, including sections on human infections, microbial communication during biofilm mode of growth, host defense and antimicrobial resistance, and more. Other sections cover the biofilms of agriculturally important and environmental friendly microbes, including biofilm formation on plants, in soil, and in aquatic environments. Finally, the latest scientific research on microbial adhesion and biofilm formation in the environment and in industry is covered. Provides an overview on the growth, structure, cell-to-cell interactions, and control/dispersal of bacterial and fungal of in vitro and in vivo biofilms Presents an overview on the microbial adhesion, biofilm formation and structures of single-species and multi-species biofilms on human tissues/medical devices, agriculture, environment and chemical industries Includes chapters on microbial biofilms of pathogenic microbes on human tissues and in medical indwelling devices Covers factors affecting microbial biofilm, adhesion and formation

Formation and Control of Biofilm in Various Environments

Author : Hideyuki Kanematsu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811522405
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Book Synopsis Formation and Control of Biofilm in Various Environments by : Hideyuki Kanematsu

Download or read book Formation and Control of Biofilm in Various Environments written by Hideyuki Kanematsu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides excellent techniques for detecting and evaluating biofilms: sticky films on materials that are formed by bacterial activity and produce a range of industrial and medical problems such as corrosion, sanitary problems, and infections. Accordingly, it is essential to control biofilms and to establish appropriate countermeasures, from both industrial and medical viewpoints. This book offers valuable, detailed information on these countermeasures. It also discusses the fundamentals of biofilms, relates various substrates to biofilms, and presents a variety of biofilm reactors. However, the most important feature of this book (unlike others on the market) is its clear focus on addressing the practical aspects from an engineering viewpoint. Therefore, it offers an excellent practical guide for engineers and researchers in various fields, and can also be used as a great academic textbook.

Microbial Biofilms

Author : Bakrudeen Abdul
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100021561X
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Biofilms written by Bakrudeen Abdul and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad range of applications and recent advances in the search for biofilm materials in nature. It also explains the future implications for biofilms in the areas of advanced molecular genetics, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, and toxicology. This book is comprised of 20 chapters from leading experts in the field and it examines immunology and microbiological studies derived from biofilms as well as explores environmental, agricultural, and chemical impacts on biofilms. It is divided into five subdivisions: biofilms and its complications, biofilm infections in human body, detection of biofilm-forming pathogens, antibiofilm chemotherapy, and biofilms production tools in aquaculture. This book may be used as a text or reference for everyone interested in microbial biofilms and their current applications. It is also highly recommended for environmental microbiologists, medical microbiologists, bioremediation experts, and microbiologists working in biocorrosion, biofouling, biodegradation, water microbiology, quorum sensing, and many other related areas. Scientists in academia, research laboratories, and industry will also find it of interest. This book includes chapter homework problems and case studies. Powerpoints are also available for adopting instructors. Discusses and clarifies the resource of isolation and chemical properties from biofilms Discusses the latest pharmaceutical, pharmacological, and medicinal approaches toward the treatment of chronic and uncured diseases, such as Alzheimer’s osteoporotic, sexual dysfunction, sleep sickness, allergy treatment, asthma, hair loss, AIDS, hypertension, antiaging, etc. Examines immunology and microbiological studies derived from biofilms Explores environmental, agricultural, and chemical impacts on biofilms. Dr. Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul is an Associate Professor, the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Dean of the School of Life Sciences, Centre for Research and Development (CRD), PRIST Deemed University, Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. His research areas include the application of plant biochemistry, bioactive compound production, biotechnological methods, development of pharmaceutical products and pharmacological studies.

Microbial Biofilms

Author : Hilary M. Lappin-Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521542128
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (421 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Biofilms written by Hilary M. Lappin-Scott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-18 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biochemistry and ecology of biofilms from industrial, medical and other viewpoints.

Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology

Author : Manuel Simoes
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128194987
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology written by Manuel Simoes and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent Trends in Biofilm Science and Technology helps researchers working on fundamental aspects of biofilm formation and control conduct biofilm studies and interpret results. The book provides a remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation, the methods used, monitoring characterization and mathematical modeling, the problems/advantages caused by their presence in the food industry, environment and medical fields, and the current and emergent strategies for their control. Research on biofilms has progressed rapidly in the last decade due to the fact that biofilms have required the development of new analytical tools and new collaborations between biologists, engineers and mathematicians. Presents an overview of the process of biofilm formation and its implications Provides a clearer understanding of the role of biofilms in infections Creates a foundation for further research on novel control strategies Updates readers on the remarkable amount of knowledge on the processes that regulate biofilm formation

Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology

Author : Maulin P Shah
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0323905250
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology written by Maulin P Shah and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology gives a complete overview on the structure, physiology and application of biofilms produced by microbes, along with their potential application in biotechnology. Sections cover new technologies for biofilm study, physiology of microorganisms in biofilms, bacterial biofilms, biofilm development, and fungal biofilms, summarizing various technologies available for biofilm study. Subsequent chapters describe biofilm developments with Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas putida, along with several chapters on the study of microbial biofilm and their advantages and disadvantages in the area of environmental biotechnology. The book closes with a chapter on the rapid development of new sequencing technologies and the use of metagenomics, thus revealing the great diversity of microbial life and enabling the emergence of a new perspective on population dynamics. Summarizes various technologies available for biofilm study Describes the physiological study of bacteria, fungi and algae present in biofilms Provides the potential parameters on biofilm development Gives insights on the ability to construct and maintain a structured multicellular bacterial community that critically depends on the production of extracellular matrix components Reveals the rapid development of new sequencing technologies and the use of metagenomics, the great diversity of microbial life, and the emergence of a new perspective on population dynamics

Targeting Biofilms in Translational Research, Device Development, and Industrial Sectors

Author : Dustin L. Williams
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030306674
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Targeting Biofilms in Translational Research, Device Development, and Industrial Sectors written by Dustin L. Williams and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a much-needed discussion on the targeting of biofilm-related infections. Chapters include discussions on the impact of biofilm on medical implants, industrial applications, as well as wound and tissue infections. It also offers discussions on regulatory management for industrial sectors and medical environments. Given that there continues to be a paucity of effective antimicrobial products, devices, and coatings in clinical and industrial use that effectively reduce rates of infection or biofilm-related problems, Targeting Biofilms in Translational Research, Device Development, and Industrial Sectors, offers a fresh and much-needed perspective aimed at helping create healthier controlled environments and safer devices. This comprehensive book is indispensable for industrial and academic translational researchers, device developers, and regulatory experts looking to create more effective antimicrobial products.

Biofilms - Science and Technology

Author : L. Melo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401118248
Total Pages : 679 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Biofilms - Science and Technology written by L. Melo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms -- Science and Technology covers the main topics of biofilm formation and activity, from basic science to applied aspects in engineering and medicine. The book presents a masterly discussion of microbial adhesion, the metabolism of microorganisms in biofilms, modelling of mass transfer and biological reaction within biofilms, as well as the behaviour of these microbial communities in industry (waste water treatment, heat exchanger biofouling, membranes, food processing) and in medicine (teeth, implants, prosthetic devices). Laboratory techniques and industrial monitoring methods are also presented. The book is directed at readers at the postgraduate level and is organised as a textbook, containing 11 chapters, a glossary, and a detailed subject index.

Bacterial Biofilms

Author : Sadik Dincer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789858992
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Bacterial Biofilms written by Sadik Dincer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines biofilms in nature. Organized into four parts, this book addresses biofilms in wastewater treatment, inhibition of biofilm formation, biofilms and infection, and ecology of biofilms. It is designed for clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, ecology, and medicine as well as graduate and postgraduate students.

Understanding Microbial Biofilms

Author : Surajit Das
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323983081
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Microbial Biofilms written by Surajit Das and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Microbial Biofilms: Fundamentals to Applications focuses on the microbial biofilms of different environments. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental aspects of microbial biofilms, their existence in nature, their significance, and the different clinical and environmental problems associated with them. The book covers both the fundamentals and applications of microbial biofilms, with chapters on the introduction to the microbial community and its architecture, physiology, mechanisms and imaging of biofilms in nature and fungal, algal, and bacillus biofilm control. In addition, the book highlights the molecular and biochemical aspects of bacterial biofilms, providing a compilation of chapters on the bacterial community and communication from different environments. Finally, the book covers recent advancements in various aspects of microbial biofilms including the chapters on their biotechnological applications. All the chapters are written by experts who have been working on different aspects of microbial biofilms. Illustrates fundamental aspects surrounding microbial biofilms, along with recent advancements Provides an overview on the principal aspects of biofilms, i.e., formation, regulation, distribution, control, and application Updates on the progress on biofilm regulation through ‘omics’ Serves as a classical manual for all researchers, academicians, and students who would want complete insights on biofilms in a single resource Covers all recent advancements and amendments on microbial biofilms

Biofilms

Author : William G. Characklis
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 826 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Biofilms written by William G. Characklis and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1990-01-16 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art review of biofilm science and technology, incorporating approaches from microbiology, physical chemistry, environmental engineering and chemical engineering. The book describes the physical and chemical properties of biofilms and the processes by which they accumulate.

Emerging Concepts in Bacterial Biofilms

Author : Sabu Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527545172
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Emerging Concepts in Bacterial Biofilms written by Sabu Thomas and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to form biofilms is a universal attribute of bacteria. Bacteria are able to grow on almost every surface, forming these architecturally complex communities. In biofilms, the cells grow in multicellular aggregates, encased in an extracellular matrix produced by the bacteria themselves. They impact humans in many ways, and can form in natural, medical and industrial settings. For example, the formation of biofilms on medical devices such as catheters or implants often results in difficult-to-treat chronic infections. This book focuses on emerging concepts in bacterial biofilm research, such as the different mechanisms of biofilm formation in Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria, and the burden of biofilm associated infections. It also highlights the various anti-biofilm strategies that can be translated to curb biofilm-associated infections and the escalation of antimicrobial resistance determinants.

Microbial Biofilms in Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment

Author : Y.V. Nancharaiah
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351857312
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Biofilms in Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment written by Y.V. Nancharaiah and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms represent the natural living style of microbial communities and play a pivotal role in biogeochemical cycles and natural attenuation. Biofilms can be engineered for biodegradation and biotransformation of organic and inorganic contaminants, for both in situ bioremediation and ex situ treatment in bioreactors. This book focuses on microbial biofilms and their potential technological applications for sustainable development. It covers recent advances in biofilm technologies for contaminant remediation coupled to recovery of resources and serves as a complete reference on the science and technology behind biofilm mediated bioremediation and wastewater treatment.

Advances in Biofilm Science and Engineering

Author : Ryan Jordan
Publisher : Cytergy
ISBN 13 : 0974180211
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Biofilm Science and Engineering written by Ryan Jordan and published by Cytergy. This book was released on 2004 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial biofilms provide challenges in many fields of science, technology, and engineering. Advances in Biofilm Science and Engineering offers a state of the art review of new science about microbial biofilms in the areas of biotechnology, healthcare, and medicine.The purpose of this text is to strengthen [the biofilm] information nucleus by offering six core discussions of established concepts in biofilm science. The audience for this text is not just academic; it is trade. This book is for physicians, industrial microbiologists, product managers, process engineers, policy makers and public health officials. [The] authors represent some of the brightest researchers in the field of biofilm science and engineering and comprise a small subset of the research community with a passion for bringing biofilm information to industrial and medical trade professionals.Table of ContentsForward, by Ryan JordanChapter 1. The History and Use of Heterotrophic Plate Counts in Water Systems, by Anne Camper (Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University)Chapter 2. Methods for Biofilm Study and Assays for Biofilm Susceptibility and Target Recognition: Approaches to Deal with the Biofilm Mode of Life, by Howard Ceri, Merle E. Olson, D. Storey, and D. Morck (Biofilm Research Group and Biological Sciences, University of Calgary)Chapter 3. Extracellular Polymeric Substances, by H.C. Flemming and J. Wingender (Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg Insitute of Interfacial Biotechnology Department of Aquatic Microbiology, Duisburg, Germany)Chapter 4. Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance: Beyond Physiological and Chemical Elements, by Peter Gilbert and Andrew McBain (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester)Chapter 5. Diverse Mechanisms of Biofilm Formation, by Lisa Friedman and Roberto Kolter (Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Harvard Medical School)Chapter 6. Biofilm Formation and Control in Food Processing Environments, by Amy C. Lee Wong (Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, Food Research Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Opportunities for Environmental Applications of Marine Biotechnology

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309171466
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Opportunities for Environmental Applications of Marine Biotechnology written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-10-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2-day workshop is the culmination of a study of the status and future of marine biotechnology. The overall goal of this workshop is to examine what was initially called "Opportunities for Marine Biotechnology in the United States," to consider where we are now in this field of "Environmental Marine Biotechnology," to envision the field in the future, and to discuss any impediments that might be encountered along the way. Opportunities for Environmental Applications of Marine Biotechnology: Proceedings of the October 5-6, 1999, Workshop addresses the question of where the federal government should invest its limited funds and what future initiatives should be planned.

Medical Biofilms

Author : Jana Jass
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471988670
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Medical Biofilms written by Jana Jass and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-04-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms are formed by microorganisms growing on surfaces and comprise a series of microcolonies interspersed with spaces through which fluids and other microorganisms move. In medicine, the primary problems are biofilms associated with implants: infections are increasingly difficult to treat with traditional antibiotics and removal of the implant often becomes essential, frequently leading to higher morbidity and mortality. This will be the first book dedicated to medical biofilms. It will cover much recent information on the problems of biofilms, how to detect them and how to control their presence.