Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances : Characterization, Structure and Function

Name: Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances
Brand: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
SKU: 9783642642777
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ISBN: 9783642642777

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 3642642772

ISBN-13 9783642642777

Edition Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999

Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

Country of Manufacture DE

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 3rd, 2011

Print length 258 Pages

Weight 424 grams

Dimensions 15.80 x 23.50 x 1.70 cms

Product Classification: Biochemistry Microbiology (non-medical)Pollution & threats to the environment Pollution and threats to the environment Biotechnology Industrial chemistry Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering Chemical engineering Food & beverage technology Food and beverage technology

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Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge.

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 is also important for the degradation of particulate material which is of great importance for the self purification processes in surface waters and for waste water treatment.

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