This book explains the formation of biofilm on materials surfaces in an industrial setting. The authors describe new developments in understanding of biofilm formation, detection, and control from the viewpoint of materials science and engineering. The book details the range of issues caused by biofilm formation and the variety of affected industries.
This book explains the formation of biofilm on materials surfaces in an industrial setting. The authors describe new developments in understanding of biofilm formation, detection, and control from the viewpoint of materials science and engineering. The book details the range of issues caused by biofilm formation and the variety of affected industries. Describes both direct and indirect effects of biofilm on a broad range of industries Details the basic problems encountered with colonization of materials surfaces in an industrial environment and suggests a gamut of possible countermeasures Includes biofilm evaluation methods from the standpoint of materials science and engineering Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras