Biofilm refers to the complex, sessile communities of microbes found either attached to a
surface or buried firmly in an extracellular matrix as aggregates. The biofilm matrix …

This article reviews the physical and chemical constraints of environments on biofilm
formation. We provide a perspective on how materials science and engineering can address …

Presenting state-of-the-art research advancements, this volume explores innovative
approaches to effectively apply existing porous media technologies to biomedical …

Imaging of biofilm systems is a prerequisite for a better understanding of both structure and
its function. The review aims to critically discuss the use of optical coherence tomography …

The results of recent biofilm characterizations have helped reveal the complexities of these
surface‐associated communities of microorganisms. The activities of the cells and the …

Biofilm elimination is often necessary during antimicrobial therapy or industrial medical
manufacturing decontamination. In this context, ultrasound treatment has been frequently …

Quaternary ammonium compounds have been considered as excellent antibacterial agents
due to their effective biocidal activity, long term durability and environmentally friendly …

Biofilms are structured communities of bacterial cells encased in a self‐produced polymeric
matrix, which develop over time and exhibit temporal responses to stimuli from internal …

Biofilms with positive and negative actions ubiquitously affect medical infections,
environmental remediation and industrial processes. However, it remains challenging to …

Biofilm control is mainly based on chemical disinfection, without a clear understanding of the
role of the biocides and process conditions on biofilm removal. This study aims to …