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Abstract

AbstractBiofilm development at a surface is the net result of several physical, chemical, and microbial processes including the following: (1)transport of dissolved and particulate matter from the bulk fluid to the surface; (2) firm microbial cell attachment to the surface; (3) microbial transformations (growth, reproduction, etc.) within the biofilm resulting in production of organic matter; (4) partial detachment of the biofilm due primarily to fluid shear stress. This report presents a framework for analyzing the interrelated processes contributing to biofilm development. Some of the available rate and composition data are presented so that the relative process rates can be compared.

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Characklis, W. G. (1981). Bioengineering report: Fouling biofilm development: A process analysis. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 23(9), 1923–1960. Portico.

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  1. W. G. Characklis (first)
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@article{Characklis_1981, title={Bioengineering report: Fouling biofilm development: A process analysis}, volume={23}, ISSN={1097-0290}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260230902}, DOI={10.1002/bit.260230902}, number={9}, journal={Biotechnology and Bioengineering}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Characklis, W. G.}, year={1981}, month=sep, pages={1923–1960} }