Microbial Biofilms: Formation and Control

Denyer, S. P. (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 0632037539 / ISBN 13: 9780632037537

Published by Wiley–Blackwell, 1993

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780632037537.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Microbial Biofilms: Formation and Control
• Publisher: Wiley Blackwell
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632037539
• ISBN 13: 9780632037537
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biology

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Synopsis

The consequences, both beneficial and deleterious, of the associations between microbes and surfaces have long been recognized. Though the first detailed description of microbial attachment to surfaces appeared exactly fifty years ago, the term ′biofilm′ did not make its appearance in the literature until the late 1970s. The almost universal association between microorganisms and surfaces is now widely accepted – and the presence of a biofilm can have profound effects on on health, water–dependent industrial processes, energy efficiency and water quality. In fact, it has been estimated that, in the UK, the cost of biofouling represents 0.5% of the Gross National Product. This volume contains 19 papers reflecting the state–of–the–art in microbial biofilm research.

From the Back Cover

The consequences, both beneficial and deleterious, of the associations between microbes and surfaces have long been recognised. Though the first detailed description of microbial attachment to surfaces appeared exactly fifty years ago, the term ′biofilm′ did not make its appearance in the literature until the late 1970s. The almost universal association between microorganisms and surfaces is now widely accepted – and the presence of a biofilm can have profound effects on on health, water–dependent industrial processes, energy efficiency and water quality. In fact, it has been estimated that, in the UK, the cost of biofouling represents 0.5% of the Gross National Product. This volume contains 19 papers reflecting the state–of–the–art in microbial biofilm research.