Essays about: "biofilm"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 100 essays containing the word biofilm.

  1. 21. Beaver wetland and lake effects on Francisella tularensis in Swedish landscapes and hares

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Lovisa Pihlgren Hökby; [2022]
    Keywords : tularemia; francisella tularensis hola; beavers; hares; wetland restauration; epizoology; vector borne diseases;

    Abstract : The zoonotic disease tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis that infects both humans and wildlife in Sweden. Associations between outbreaks of tularemia and lakes and rivers have earlier been observed, and semi-aquatic rodents and mosquitoes are believed to be key species groups in the epidemiological cycle of the disease. READ MORE

  3. 22. Investigation into the Removal of the By-product NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine) from Ozonation Process in Wastewater Treatment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Zehao Li; [2021]
    Keywords : Water resources engineering; Ozonation; NDMA; Wastewater; pharmaceutical; Diclofenac; Ibuprofen; Naproxen; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In people’s modern life, daily usage of artificial compounds such as active pharmaceuticals ingredients (API) is usual. These compounds are likely to end up as micropollutants in the municipal wastewater. Municipal wastewater is the major source of pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment. READ MORE

  4. 23. Microbial biofilm monitoring by Electrochemical methods

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Vivek Srikumar; [2021]
    Keywords : Viscoelastic; Biofilm; Planktonic; Salmonella; Curli;

    Abstract : Hospital Acquired Infections and equipment contamination are some of the biggest issues faced by the healthcare industry worldwide. These infections generally range from mild to life threatening human infections which lead to increased costs and prolonged hospitalization time. READ MORE

  5. 24. Biomimetically improved materials comprising microfibrillated cellulose

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Cornelia Byström; [2021]
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    Abstract : Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a renewable, cellulosic material mainly producedfrom wood fibers, which are found in the secondary cell walls of plant cells. With theincreased demand for renewable biopolymer films in packaging, MFC has emerged asa potential alternative to non-renewable polymer films. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Development Of Bio-Composite Films From Orange Waste : A Methodological And Evaluation Study Of Material Properties

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Samira Syed; [2021]
    Keywords : Orange waste; bio-composite films; biodegradable; glycerol; citric acid; ultrafine grinder film casting;

    Abstract : Bioplastic research has become more diverse and different types of research on bioplastic production have been conducted from fruits and vegetable waste, for example, orange waste. The wastes that come from oranges contain more than just vitamins, it has soluble sugars, starch, hemicellulose, cellulose, and pectin. READ MORE