The biofilm matrix can be considered to be a shared space for the encased microbial cells,
comprising a wide variety of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), such as …

Bacterial biofilm formation is dependent mainly on the decision-making process of the two
key factors of the gene regulatory network, namely the Quorum Sensing (QS) system and bis …

The efficiency of anaerobic digestion could be increased by promoting microbial retention
through biofilm development. The inclusion of certain types of biofilm carriers has …

The excessive consumption of fossil fuels causes massive emission of CO2, leading to
climate deterioration and environmental pollution. The development of substitutes and …

Bacterial biofilms, which consist of three-dimensional extracellular polymeric substance
(EPS), not only function as signaling networks, provide nutritional support, and facilitate …

Heavy metal pollution caused due to various industrial and mining activities poses a serious
threat to all forms of life in the environment because of the persistence and toxicity of metal …

It is widely accepted that production of biofilm is a protective mechanism against various
type of stressors, including exposure to antibiotics. However, the impact of this structure on …

Electroactive biofilm plays a crucial rule in the electron transfer efficiency of microbial
electrochemical systems (MES). However, the low ability to form biofilm and the low …

Bacteria that cause infectious diseases adopt biofilms as one of their most prevalent
lifestyles. Biofilms enable bacteria to tolerate environmental stress and evade antibacterial …

Clostridioides difficile is a Gram-positive bacillus, which is a frequent cause of
gastrointestinal infections triggered by the depletion of the gut microbiome. Because of the …