Abstract
The microbial adhesion is positively utilized for the immobilization of microorganisms in bioreactors although it causes troubles in medical implants and devices, food, metallic corrosion, pipeline, dental caries. Microbial adhesion is inevitable when solid surfaces are exposed to an aqueous phase. However, the mechanism of microbial adhesion to solid surface has not been well understood. In this paper, the interactions between microorganisms and solid surfaces are briefly reviewed. From the viewpoint of the colloid science, the measurements of the microbial surface characteristics, analysis of the microbial adhesion and its application are introduced.
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