Publications
Delve into our latest contributions to the scientific community. Here, you'll find our most recent publications that underscore our continuous commitment to research and innovation.
Rethinking characterization, application, and importance of extracellular polymeric substances in water technologies
24. okt. 2024
Biofilms play important roles in water technologies such as membrane treatments and activated sludge. The extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are key components of biofilms. However, the precise nature of these substances and how they influence biofilm formation and behavior remain critical knowledge gaps.
Complete defluorination of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) by ultrasonic pyrolysis towards zero fluoro-pollution
15. maj 2023
Advanced oxidation/reduction of PFAS is challenged and concerned by the formation of toxic, short-chain intermediates during water treatments. In this study, we investigated the complete defluorination of PFOA by ultrasound/persulfate (US/PS) with harmless end-products of CO2, H2O, and F‒ ions.
RNA is a key component of extracellular DNA networks in Pseudomonas biofilms
27. nov. 2023
In Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms, extracellular RNA (eRNA) combines with DNA to form structural fibers. This interaction, crucial for biofilm integrity, is rich in specific mRNA transcripts, impacting the biofilm's viscoelastic properties.
Surface-layer is a public-good matrix exopolymer for microbial community organisation in environmental anammox biofilms
4. mar. 2023
Delving into the mysteries of biofilm components, we examine the role and impact of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in an anammox biofilm, especially within non-culturable environmental microbes.
Microbial biofilms are shaped by the constant dialogue between biological and physical forces in the extracellular matrix
11. dec. 2022
The biofilm matrix, with its diversity of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), remains a poorly understood entity. It consists of a heterogeneous, multifunctional microenvironment that imparts a range of emergent properties to the biofilm, including social cooperation and resource sharing, adaptation to environmental changes, and resistance to harmful chemicals and antibiotics.
The biofilm matrix: multitasking in a shared space
20. sep. 2022
The biofilm matrix can be considered to be a shared space for the encased microbial cells, comprising a wide variety of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), such as polysaccharides, proteins, amyloids, lipids and extracellular DNA (eDNA), as well as membrane vesicles and humic-like microbially derived refractory substances.
