Microbial biofilms: current research and applications / edited by Gavin Lear and Gillian D. Lewis

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List of Contributors.. Preface.. 1 Quorum Sensing and Social Interactions in Microbial Biofilms.. 2 Biofilms in Disease.. 3 The Ecological Significance of Plant-associated Biofilms.. 4 An Invisible Workforce: Biofilms in the Soil.. 5 Biofilms: Applications in Bioremediation.. 6 Biofilms in Wastewater Treatment Systems.. 7 Corrosion and Fouling.. 8 Biofilms in Freshwater: Their Importance for the Maintenance and Monitoring of Freshwater Health.. 9 Extracellular Enzymes in Aquatic Biofilms: Microbial Interactions Vs Water Quality Effects in the Use of Organic Matter.. 10 Energy from Slime? Power from Microbial Fuel Cells.. 11 Catalytic Biofilms: a Powerful Concept for Future Bioprocesses.. Index

In this book, leading scientists provide an up-to-date review of the latest scientific research on these fascinating microbial communities and predict future trends and growth areas in biofilm-related research. Under the expert guidance of the editors Gavin Lear and Gillian Lewis, authors from around the world have contributed critical reviews on the most topical aspects of current biofilm research. Subjects covered include quorum sensing and social interactions in microbial biofilms, biofilms in disease, plant-associated biofilms, biofilms in the soil, applications in bioremediation, biofilms in wastewater treatment, corrosion and fouling, aquatic biofilms, microbial fuel cells, and catalytic biofilms. The book is essential for everyone interested in biofilms and their applications. It is also highly recommended for environmental microbiologists, soil scientists, medical microbiologists, bioremediation experts and microbiologists working in biocorrosion, biofouling, biodegradation, water microbiology, quorum sensing and many other areas. eng