Microplastics in the biosphere are currently of great environmental concern because of their
potential toxicity for aquatic biota and human health and association with pathogenic …

Water scarcity at global level has called for attentions to establish new and innovative
technologies that can be tapped to provide sustainable solutions to water crisis. Membrane …

Microbial biofilms are formed by adherence of the bacteria through their secreted polymer
matrices. The major constituents of the polymer matrices are extracellular DNAs, proteins …

Widespread application of algal biofilm-based systems in wastewater treatment has been
limited despite the potential benefits of a low cost nutrient removal option and a source of …

Microplastic (MP) has been identified as an emerging vector that transports hydrophobic
organic compounds (HOCs) across aquatic environments due to its hydrophobic surfaces …

Abstract Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) influenced Poly Cyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) degrading Klebsiella pneumoniae was isolated from the marine …

Marine microorganisms play key roles in every marine ecological process, hence the
growing interest in studying their populations and functions. Microbial communities on algae …

As a new pollutant, Microplastics (MPs) are globally known for their negative impacts on
different ecosystems and living organisms. MPs are easily taken up by the ecosystem in a …

Microbial biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic environments where they provide important
ecosystem functions. A key property believed to influence the community structure and …

Biofouling causes adverse issues in underwater structures including ship hulls, aquaculture
cages, fishnets, petroleum pipelines, sensors, and other equipment. Marine constructions …