Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances : Characterization, Structure and Function /

Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Wingender, Jost
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Neu, Thomas R., Flemming, Hans-Curt
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1999.
Subjects:	Chemistry. Biotechnology. Food science. Chemical engineering. Microbiology. Pollution. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book