Mitigation of biofouling by reducing biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substances

Muhammad Faisal, Siddiqui and Zularisam, A. W. and Mimi Sakinah, A. M. (2014) Mitigation of biofouling by reducing biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substances. Journal of Applied Sciences, 12 (11). pp. 1191-1194. ISSN 1812-5654. (Published)

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Abstract

Biofouling is a process of surface colonization by microorganisms via cell adhesion and production of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS). It generally leads to severe problems in membrane bioreactor systems. This study addressed the feasibility of Piper betle Extract (PBE) as anti-biofouling agent against the Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) (3000 μg mL-1) of PBE was selected and was used in all experiments. The anti-biofouling effects of PBE were evaluated via a microtiter plate assay and EPS production. PBE reduced biofilm formation and EPS production.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Biofilm; Biofouling; Extracellular polymeric substances; Inhibition; Microtiter plate assay
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources
Depositing User: Mrs. Neng Sury Sulaiman
Date Deposited: 09 Dec 2019 04:36
Last Modified: 09 Dec 2019 04:36
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25306
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