Search for dissertations about: "Biofilm"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 223 swedish dissertations containing the word Biofilm.
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1. Biofilm formation and biofilm dispersal with Streptococcus pneumoniae
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2. Battling Bacterial Biofilm - antibiotic regimens targeting Grampositive pathogens in biofilm
Abstract : AbstractBacteria in most environments encase themselves in a hydrated matrix of polysaccharide and protein, forming organized communities called biofilms. In the biofilm bacteria are protected against hostile environments. Biofilms are important clinically because of their persistence despite host defence and their recalcitrance to antimicrobials. READ MORE
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3. New Dimensions of Moving Bed Biofilm Carriers : Influence of biofilm thickness and control possibilities
Abstract : The moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) is a biological wastewater treatment process in which microorganisms grow as biofilms on suspended carriers. Conventionally, MBBRs are mainly designed and optimized based on the carrier surface area, neglecting the dynamic relationship between carrier design, reactor operation and biofilm characteristics, such as biofilm thickness and the composition of the microbial community. READ MORE
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4. Experiments on biofilm formation and growth in laminar flows
Abstract : The interaction between fluid dynamics and biofilm growth plays a key role in both medical and industrial applications. Biofilms, or bacteria that are embedded in a protective matrix of extracellular polymeric substances, settle on interfaces such as on implanted devices or ship hulls. READ MORE
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5. Investigation of a Biofilm Reactor Model with Suspended Biomass
Abstract : Biofilms are compact, sessile microbial communities that attach to surfaces in aqueous environments. In wastewater treatment, they are especially important for removal of phosphorus and nitrogen, which, if released into a receiving water body, can cause severe eutrophication. READ MORE