Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances
Characterization, Structure and Function
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Author
Contributions
- Neu, Thomas R. - Contributor
- Flemming, Hans-Curt - Contributor
Publication
1999 - Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany
Language
English
Word Count
64,500 words, Guess
Page Count
258 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- Internet Archivemicrobialextrace00wing
- ISBN-103642601472
- ISBN-139783642601477
- OCLC Control Number840292899
- Better World Books9783642601477
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL27074747M
Classifications
- LCCQH301-705
Description
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. In this volume, analysis, characterization, composition, regulation, function and interactions of microbial EPS are covered.
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