Description
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
Table of Contents
1. Biofilm formation, development and relevance2. Determinants for biofilm resistance3. Bioreactors for biofilm studies4. Methods for biofilm analysis5. Biofilms in industry6. The role of equipment design in biofilm prevention7. Novel biocides for biofilm control8. Biofilm monitoring9. Medical biofilms10. Surface materials and biofilm control11. Drug repurposing for biofilm control12. Drug design targeting specific biofilm targets13. Environmental biofilms: wastewater treatment14. Environmental biofilms: drinking water15. Mathematical models to understand biofilm formation and control
