Biofilm secreted by microalgae are extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) composed
mainly of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids. These EPSs immobilize the …

Adhesion of marine fouling organisms on artificial surfaces such as ship hulls causes many
problems, including extra energy consumption, high maintenance costs, and increased …

Diatoms are a major component of microbial slimes that develop on man-made surfaces
placed in the marine environment. Toxic antifouling paints, as well as environmentally …

In the face of increasing CO2 emissions from conventional energy (gasoline), and the
anticipated scarcity of crude oil, a worldwide effort is underway for cost-effective renewable …

With increasing concerns regarding energy and environment, algae biofuel is generating
considerable interest around the world. Nevertheless, the harvesting step required before …

Background Although there are many different expression systems for recombinant
production of pharmaceutical proteins, many of these suffer from drawbacks such as yield …

There is a considerable body of information regarding bacterially enhanced corrosion,
however, this review focuses on diatoms (unicellular algae) whose contribution to …

The effect of pH on flocculation was studied using the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum
and the green algae Scenedesmus cf. obliquus as surrogate species. There was a distinct …

The ultrastructure and mechanical properties of the fusiform, triradiate and ovoid
morphotypes of Phaeodactylum tricornutum were investigated using atomic force …

Raphid diatoms are one of the few eukaryotes capable of gliding motility, which is
remarkably fast and allows for quasi-instantaneous directional reversals. Besides other …