Biofilms (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology) - Hardcover

Characklis, William G.

 
9780471826637: Biofilms (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0471826634 ISBN 13: 9780471826637
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1990

Inhaltsangabe

Metal Ions and Bacteria Edited by Terrauce J. Beveridge and Ronald J. Doyle The metal-microbe interaction, a critical feature of the biosphere, is examined in this first-of-a-kind publication. The full diversity of these interactions, their influence on bacteria and humanity, and the global scale of the reaction products is thoroughly described. Such an approach, broadened by the collective expertise of leading scientists, includes a detailed look at the use of microbes to immobilize toxic metals; natural biological metal chelators; metalloenzymes; heavy metal resistance mechanisms; biomineralization; influence of metals on bacterial virulence; and the impact of the biosphere on mineral production and cycling. Of suitable breadth, scope, and detail for researchers active in academia, the mining and metal industries, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental science and toxicology health science, geology, and other disciplines. 1989 (0 471-62918-9) 461 pp. Biology of Anaerobic Microorganisms Edited by Alexander J. B. Zehnder Protean in kind and application, anaerobes?organisms living in the absence of oxygen?provide an essential window onto fundamental life processes. Collected here is the work of 19 leading researchers who examine the interplay between the thermodynamic state and the microbiology of anaerobic systems; the molecular mechanisms of anoxic photosynthesis, denitrification, manganese and iron reduction, hydrolysis and fermentation reactions; prospects for the application of anaerobes in the environment and in biotechnological processes. A study that provides researchers, engineers, and students with a fascinating, detailed, and up-to-date look at anaerobic behavior. 1988 (0 471-88226-7) 872 pp. Microbial Lectins and Agglutinins Properties and Biological Activity Edited by David Mirelman Lectins?glycoproteins that enhance or inhibit the agglutination of cells?is examined for the first time as a phenomenon common to a broad range of microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold, and marine microorganisms. Unlike earlier studies which have described the presence and function of lectins in plants, this book provides a prodigious analysis from a new perspective. This compilation of current research studies from 45 leading specialists contains their preliminary results and observations as well as experimental insights and unpublished data. There is also ample information about isolation and characterization procedures and critical reviews of the existing information about each system. A cornerstone study for professors and students of biology and chemistry destined to stir further research, inquiry, and debate. 1986 (0 471-87858-8) 443 pp.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

About the editors William G. Characklis, PhD, is Director of the Institute for Biological and Chemical Process Analysis at Montana State University, and President of CCE, Inc., a consulting engineering firm. He has been Professor of Environmental Engineering at Rice University and is presently Professor of Chemical and Civil Engineering at Montana State University. Dr. Characklis received his BES in chemical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, an MSChE in chemical engineering from the University of Toledo, and a PhD in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University. The author was a recipient of the Merck Foundation Faculty Development award in 1972 and was a National Science Foundation Faculty Science Fellow from 1977 to 1978. He was senior editor of Biofilms: Structure and Function, also published by John Wiley. Kevin C. Marshall, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Biological and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He received his BSc from the University of Sydney and an MS and a PhD from Cornell University. A distinguished writer in the sciences, he has written one book, 24 reviews, and 76 original research papers. He has also served as Editor-in-Chief for five publications in the Wiley Advances in Microbial Ecology Series.

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Metal Ions and Bacteria Edited by Terrauce J. Beveridge and Ronald J. Doyle The metal–microbe interaction, a critical feature of the biosphere, is examined in this first–of–a–kind publication. The full diversity of these interactions, their influence on bacteria and humanity, and the global scale of the reaction products is thoroughly described. Such an approach, broadened by the collective expertise of leading scientists, includes a detailed look at the use of microbes to immobilize toxic metals; natural biological metal chelators; metalloenzymes; heavy metal resistance mechanisms; biomineralization; influence of metals on bacterial virulence; and the impact of the biosphere on mineral production and cycling. Of suitable breadth, scope, and detail for researchers active in academia, the mining and metal industries, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental science and toxicology health science, geology, and other disciplines. 1989 (0 471–62918–9) 461 pp. Biology of Anaerobic Microorganisms Edited by Alexander J. B. Zehnder Protean in kind and application, anaerobes organisms living in the absence of oxygen provide an essential window onto fundamental life processes. Collected here is the work of 19 leading researchers who examine the interplay between the thermodynamic state and the microbiology of anaerobic systems; the molecular mechanisms of anoxic photosynthesis, denitrification, manganese and iron reduction, hydrolysis and fermentation reactions; prospects for the application of anaerobes in the environment and in biotechnological processes. A study that provides researchers, engineers, and students with a fascinating, detailed, and up–to–date look at anaerobic behavior. 1988 (0 471–88226–7) 872 pp. Microbial Lectins and Agglutinins Properties and Biological Activity Edited by David Mirelman Lectins glycoproteins that enhance or inhibit the agglutination of cells is examined for the first time as a phenomenon common to a broad range of microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold, and marine microorganisms. Unlike earlier studies which have described the presence and function of lectins in plants, this book provides a prodigious analysis from a new perspective. This compilation of current research studies from 45 leading specialists contains their preliminary results and observations as well as experimental insights and unpublished data. There is also ample information about isolation and characterization procedures and critical reviews of the existing information about each system. A cornerstone study for professors and students of biology and chemistry destined to stir further research, inquiry, and debate. 1986 (0 471–87858–8) 443 pp.

Aus dem Klappentext

Biofilms are as versatile as they are ubiquitous. At times, they are a natural filter of dissolved and particulate contaminants from streams and wastewater treatment plants. At other times, they are a nuisance, undermining the efficiency of heat exchangers, pipelines, ships? hulls, and other costly industrial equipment. Nevertheless, these assemblages of natural polymer and microbial cells are essential to the balance of nature. This is the first book to weave the complexities of biofilm process engineering, microbiology, and chemistry into a unified presentation. Consolidating data from over 680 published references and heretofore unpublished material, this book lays the foundation for an understanding of biofilm accumulation and its environmental interactions. With practical, sharply descriptive physical, conceptual, and mathematical models, Biofilms seeks to advance a new understanding of the science and engineering of these natural structures. Biofilms is divided into four parts. Part I introduces biofilms and process analysis techniques as well as experimental biofilm systems. Part II describes their two major constituents: cells and extracellular polymeric substances. Part III describes the physical, chemical, and microbiological processes (and their rates) that may contribute to biofilm accumulation and activity. Part IV integrates these processes with modeling approaches for simulating biofilm system behavior. Finally, Part V presents several applications of biofilm processes. For enhanced technical use, the text integrates the micro- and mesoscales?systems generally used to measure biofilm phenomena experimentally?and introduces a conversion method to the macroscale. Also featured is a bibliography of over 680 references as well as over 200 illustrations, photomicrographs, and tables. Notation and units are ones recommended by the IAWPRC and IUPAC. Its thorough, balanced approach makes Biofilms a book especially useful for professionals in water treatment, petroleum production, power generation, aquatic ecology, and environmental engineering as well as undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and microbiology. A forward-looking contribution to the science literature, Biofilms deftly charts a course for research and development to come.

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Verlag
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
1990
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0471826634
ISBN 13 
9780471826637
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
816
Herausgeber
Marshall Kevin C.
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