Springer Productive Biofilms: 146 (Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, 146)

This book review series presents current trends in modern biotechnology. The aim is to cover all aspects of this interdisciplinary technology where knowledge, methods and expertise are required from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science. Volumes are organized topically and provide a comprehensive discussion of developments in the respective field over the past 3-5 years. The series also discusses new discoveries and applications. Special volumes are dedicated to selected topics which focus on new biotechnological products and new processes for their synthesis and purification. In general, special volumes are edited by well-known guest editors. The series editor and publisher will however always be pleased to receive suggestions and supplementary information. Manuscripts are accepted in English. From the Back Cover Thomas R. NeuJohn R. LawrenceInvestigation of Microbial Biofilm Structure by Laser Scanning Microscopy Harald Horn Susanne LacknerModeling of Biofilm Systems: A Review Jochen J. SchusterGerard H. MarkxBiofilm Architecture Stephen PayneLingchong YouEngineered Cell–Cell Communication and Its Applications K. Muffler M. LakatosC. SchlegelD. StriethS. Kuhne R. UlberApplication of Biofilm Bioreactors in White Biotechnology Sayani MitraBarindra Sana Joydeep MukherjeeEcological Roles and Biotechnological Applications of Marine and Intertidal Microbial Biofilms C. Müller-RennoS. BuhlN. DavoudiJ. C. AurichS. RippergerR. UlberK. MufflerCh. ZieglerNovel Materials for Biofilm Reactors and their Characterization Haluk Beyenal Jerome BabautaMicrosensors and Microscale Gradients in Biofilms