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Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Characterization, Structure and Function
Dr. Jost Wingender (Ed.)
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Description for Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Characterization, Structure and Function
Paperback. Editor(s): Wingender, Jost; Neu, Thomas R.; Flemming, Hans-Curt. Num Pages: 258 pages, 6 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; TCB; TDC; TDCT; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which microbial cells can establish stable synergistic consortia. Cohesion and adhesion as well as morphology, structure, biological function and other properties such as mechanical stability, diffusion, sorption and optical properties of microbial aggregates are determined by the EPS matrix. Also, the protection of biofilm organisms against biocides is attributed to the EPS. Their matrix allows phase separation in biofiltration and ... Read more
Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which microbial cells can establish stable synergistic consortia. Cohesion and adhesion as well as morphology, structure, biological function and other properties such as mechanical stability, diffusion, sorption and optical properties of microbial aggregates are determined by the EPS matrix. Also, the protection of biofilm organisms against biocides is attributed to the EPS. Their matrix allows phase separation in biofiltration and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642642777
SKU
V9783642642777
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