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Biological Fixed Film
Author(s) -
Wesley Mary Joy,
Lerner Robert N.,
Kim Eun Sik,
Islam Shahinoor,
Liu Yang
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
water environment research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.356
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1554-7531
pISSN - 1061-4303
DOI - 10.2175/106143011x13075599869254
Subject(s) - biofilm , bioreactor , microbial fuel cell , quorum sensing , wastewater , biofouling , biochemical engineering , adhesion , sewage treatment , chemistry , environmental science , microbiology and biotechnology , pulp and paper industry , waste management , environmental engineering , biology , engineering , bacteria , biochemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , electrode , membrane , anode
Literature published during the year 2010 on the topic of biological fixed film including biofilm and bioreactors for the purpose of water and wastewater treatment has been reviewed herein. Literature published regarding microbial fuel cells has also been included. The review has been organized into the following sections: biofilm formation, adhesion, quorum sensing, and consortia; techniques and analytic methods; biofilm reactors and modeling; and microbial fuel cells.