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OverviewMicrobial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which microbial cells can establish stable synergistic consortia. Cohesion and adhesion as well as morphology, structure, biological function and other properties such as mechanical stability, diffusion, sorption and optical properties of microbial aggregates are determined by the EPS matrix. Also, the protection of biofilm organisms against biocides is attributed to the EPS. Their matrix allows phase separation in biofiltration and is also important for the degradation of particulate material which is of great importance for the self purification processes in surface waters and for waste water treatment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jost Wingender , Thomas R. Neu , Hans-Curt FlemmingPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.501kg ISBN: 9783642642777ISBN 10: 3642642772 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 03 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsJ. Wingender, H.-C. Flemming, Th.R. Neu: Introduction - What are Bacterial Extracellular Polymeric Substances?- Th.R. Neu, J.R. Lawrence: In Situ Characterization of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) in Biofilm Systems.- P.H. Nielsen, A. Jahn: Extraction of EPS.- I.W. Sutherland: Biofilm Exopolysaccharides.- D.G. Davies: Regulation of Matrix Polymer in Biofilm Formation and Dispersion.- I.B. Beech, R.C. Tapper: Exopolymers of Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria.- W. Sand, T. Gehrke: Analysis and Function of the EPS from the Strong Acidophile Thiobacillus ferrooxidans.- B.E. Christensen: Physical and Chemical Properties of Extracellular Polysaccharides Associated with Biofilms and Related Systems.- A.W. Decho: Chemical Communication Within Microbial Biofilms: Chemotaxis and Quorum Sensing in Bacterial Cells.- G.M. Wolfaardt, J.R. Lawrence, D.R. Korber: Function of EPS.- I.W. Sutherland: Polysaccharases in Biofilms - Sources - Action - Consequences!- M. Hoffman, A.W. Decho: Extracellular Enzymes Within Microbial Biofilms and the Role of the Extracellular Polymer Matrix.- J. Wingender, K.-E. Jaeger, H.-C. Flemming: Interaction Between Extracellular Polysaccharides and Enzymes.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |