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Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology

1st Edition - August 9, 2022

Editor: Maulin P Shah

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 5 1 3 - 8

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Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology gives a complete overview on the structure, physiology and application of biofilms produced by microbes, along with their potential application in biotechnology. Sections cover new technologies for biofilm study, physiology of microorganisms in biofilms, bacterial biofilms, biofilm development, and fungal biofilms, summarizing various technologies available for biofilm study. Subsequent chapters describe biofilm developments with Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas putida, along with several chapters on the study of microbial biofilm and their advantages and disadvantages in the area of environmental biotechnology.

The book closes with a chapter on the rapid development of new sequencing technologies and the use of metagenomics, thus revealing the great diversity of microbial life and enabling the emergence of a new perspective on population dynamics.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Bacterial extracellular polysaccharides in biofilm formation and function
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Exopolysaccharides associated with the matrix of biofilm
1.3 Variation in structural components of bacterial EPS
1.4 EPS variation in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
1.5 Various methods of exopolysaccharide extraction from the matrix of biofilm
1.6 Functional attributes of EPS
1.7 Mechanism of formation of microbial aggregates by Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS)
1.8 Applications of EPS in biotechnology
1.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Pseudomonas putida biofilm: development and dynamics
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Biofilm formation
2.3 Factors affecting Pseudomonas putida biofilm
2.4 Genetics of Pseudomonas putida biofilm
2.5 Biofilm control strategies
2.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 3. Biofilm matrix proteins
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Biofilm matrix
3.3 Biofilm matrix proteins
3.4 Accumulation-associated protein
3.5 Rugosity and biofilm structure modulator A
3.6 Biofilm-associated protein
3.7 Biofilm-surface layer protein
3.8 GlcNAc-Binding protein A
3.9 Techniques to extract extracellular matrix from bacterial biofilms
3.10 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interest statement
References
Chapter 4. Microbial Biofilm—a modern sustainable approach for bioremediation in 21st century
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Biofilm formation
4.3 Application
4.4 Processes based on biofilm technology for wastewater treatment
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Bacillus subtilis-based biofilms
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General model for biofilm development on substrate
5.3 Environmental influences on biofilm development
5.4 Biofilm’s research in laboratory
5.5 Quorum sensing and microbial biofilms
5.6 Engineered Bacillus subtilis biofilms
5.7 The future of biofilm development research
5.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. A review on the contamination caused by bacterial biofilms and its remediation
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Steps associated in biofilm formation
6.3 Infections associated with biofilm formation
6.4 Few bacterial biofilm models
6.5 Various ways to combat bacterial biofilm formation
6.6 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 7. Pseudomonas putida biofilms
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biofilm formation by Pseudomonas putida
7.3 Development and dispersal of mature biofilm
7.4 Properties of biofilms
7.5 Factors affecting biofilm formation
7.6 Benefits of biofilm
7.7 Possible eradication strategies
7.8 Challenges in the eradication of biofilms
References
Chapter 8. Mechanisms of competition in biofilm communities
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Exploitative competition
8.3 Interference competition
8.4 Studying single and multi-species populations
8.5 Genetic aspects of competition
8.6 Models for defining different means of competition
8.7 Techniques for assessment of biofilm
8.8 Quantification and qualification for screening biofilm competition formation of biofilms for study
8.9 Microfluidics
8.10 Microscopic imaging techniques for biofilm study
8.11 Transcriptomics and genomics in biofilm study
8.12 Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 9. Escherichia coli biofilms
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Seeing the surface
9.3 Constructing the mature biofilm
9.4 Regulated formation of biofilm
9.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10. Role of microbial biofilms in bioremediation of organic pollutants in aquatic bodies
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Quorum sensing-dependent biofilm
10.3 Organic pollutants: origin and implications in aquatic bodies
10.4 Impact of synthetic chemicals and pesticides on aquatic ecosystem
10.5 Microbial diversity in aquatic biofilm
10.6 Role of biofilm in bioaugmentation of pollutants
10.7 Mechanism of pollutant removal via use of microbial consortia
10.8 Constraints of biofilm-based bioremediation
10.9 Conclusion and future perspective
Acknowledgment
Conflict of interest statement
References
Chapter 11. Bacterial extracellular polymeric substances in biofilm matrix
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Extracellular polysaccharides as an integral part of bacterial biofilms
11.3 Colanic acid
11.4 Cellulose
11.5 Alginate
11.6 Levan
11.7 Capsular polysaccharides
11.8 Intercellular adhesion of polysaccharides
11.9 Vibrio polysaccharide
11.10 Regulation of extracellular polysaccharides
11.11 Future directions and perspectives
References
Further readings
Chapter 12. Algal biofilms: potential wastewater treatment applications and biotechnological significance
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Characterization of algal-based biofilms
12.3 Growth conditions for biofilm production
12.4 Role of environmental and biological interactions
12.5 Wastewater treatment and algal biomass processing
12.6 Advantages of algal-biofilms and their biotechnological significance
12.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Antimicrobial tolerance in biofilms
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Antimicrobial tolerance
13.3 Biofilms
13.4 Biocides
13.5 Diverse biocides chemistries
13.6 Biofilms and antimicrobial tolerance
13.7 Biofilms responsible for taking part in principle of infection
13.8 Tolerance mechanism of biofilm includes
13.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14. Biofilm-based antimicrobial tolerance and resistance
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Antimicrobial tolerance versus antimicrobial resistance
14.3 Types of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
14.4 Types of antimicrobial tolerance
14.5 Factors involved in recalcitrance of biofilms to antimicrobial agents
14.6 Combating antimicrobial tolerance/resistance
14.7 Conclusion and discussion
References
Index