Engineering biofilm matrix for efficient biofilm-mediated contaminant removal

• Main Author: Zaiden, Norazean
• Other Authors: Cao Bin
• Format: Thesis-Doctor of Philosophy
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2021
• Subjects: Engineering::Bioengineering; Science::Biological sciences::Microbiology::Bacteria; Science::Biological sciences::Molecular biology
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154444
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The naturally sorptive nature of biofilm matrix is an attractive feature to be exploited for environmental application. The objective of this thesis work is to engineer biofilm matrix into an enhanced biosorbent for efficient biofilm-mediated contaminant removal. Shewanella oneidensis was used...