Search for dissertations about: "biofilm"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 172 swedish dissertations containing the word biofilm.
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1. Biofilm formation and biofilm dispersal with Streptococcus pneumoniae
University dissertation from Lund University: Faculty of MedicineAbstract : .... READ MORE
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2. Battling Bacterial Biofilm - antibiotic regimens targeting Grampositive pathogens in biofilm
University dissertation from Anna HolmbergAbstract : 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
University dissertation from Department of Chemical Engineering, Lund UniversityAbstract : 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. Investigation of a Biofilm Reactor Model with Suspended Biomass
University dissertation from Department of Chemical Engineering, Lund UniversityAbstract : 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
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5. Adhesion-related interactions of Actinomyces and Streptococcus biofilm bacteria
University dissertation from Umeå : OdontologiAbstract : Adhesion of bacteria is a key event in biofilm formation and is mediated by bacterial adhesins recognising host or bacterial partner receptors. In oral biofilm formation, primary Actinomyces and Streptococcus colonizers adhere to salivary pellicle proteins such as proline-rich proteins (PRPs) as well as to mucosal surfaces. READ MORE
