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Título: | Preventing biofilm formation using surfactants |
Autor(es): | Pereira, Maria Olívia Machado, Idalina Simões, M. Vieira, M. J. |
Data: | 2007 |
Editora: | Biofilm Club |
Citação: | GILBERT, P. [et al.], ed. lit. - “Bolfilms : coming of age”. Biofilm Club : Manchester, 2007. ISBN 0-9551030-1-0. |
Relatório da Série N.º: | Biofilm Club2007 |
Resumo(s): | Microbial adhesion to abiotic surfaces and consequent biofilm formation has been documented in many environments. In many technical processes, the presence of microorganisms is acceptable as long as they remain planktonic. Hence 'disinfection' could be facilitated if attachment of microorganisms to a surface could be prevented. One strategy to prevent the formation of biofilms is to disinfect surfaces regularly, before biofilm formation starts. One of the most important means to prevent biofilm formation concerns surface-preconditioning using surfactants. Indeed, it has been reported that surface preconditioning with surfactants has been employed to successfully prevent bacterial adhesion. Other studies have also revealed the potential of chemical surfactants and biosurfactants to control bacterial adhesion and biofilms. In this review we will describe the current knowledge on the mechanisms involved in biofilm control and surface pre-conditioning by surfactants (natural and chemically synthesized, traditional and new formulations) and their role in biofilm prevention and control. |
Tipo: | Capítulo de livro |
URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/1822/7534 |
ISBN: | 0-9551030-1-0 |
Arbitragem científica: | yes |
Acesso: | Acesso aberto |
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