Biofilm-related bacteria show high resistance to antimicrobial treatments, posing a
remarkable challenge to human health. Given bacterial dormancy and high expression of …

The ubiquitous divalent cations magnesium and calcium are important nutrients required by
bacteria for growth and cell maintenance. Multi-faceted roles are shown both in bacterial …

Photoactivating dental resin composites have been the most prevailing material for repairing
dental defects in various clinical scenarios due to their multiple advantages. However …

Bacillus species present a major concern in the dairy industry as they can form biofilms in
pipelines and on surfaces of equipment and machinery used in the entire line of production …

Magnesium is currently increasing interest in the field of biomaterials. An extensive
bibliography on this material in the last two decades arises from its potential for the …

All-in-one injection strategy has been developed recently as an efficient method in
microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP). In this method, engineers try to delay the …

Lysozyme hydrolysis can accelerate waste-activated sludge (WAS) solubilisation, which can
significantly shorten the process and promote the efficiency of anaerobic digestion. This …

Biofouling is a critical bottleneck in pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO), as the feed solution
inevitably contains microorganisms. Reverse solute diffusion (RSD) from the draw solution …

In this study, we link pellicle development at the water–air interface with the vertical
distribution and viability of the individual B. subtilis PS-216 cells throughout the water …

The release of organic and inorganic pollutants into the environment due to domestic,
agricultural, and industrial activities poses serious threats to the environment and public …