| Title |
Phototrophic biofilms and their potential applications
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Applied Phycology, August 2007
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10811-007-9223-2 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
G. Roeselers, M. C. M. van Loosdrecht, G. Muyzer |
| Abstract |
Phototrophic biofilms occur on surfaces exposed to light in a range of terrestrial and aquatic environments. Oxygenic phototrophs like diatoms, green algae, and cyanobacteria are the major primary producers that generate energy and reduce carbon dioxide, providing the system with organic substrates and oxygen. Photosynthesis fuels processes and conversions in the total biofilm community, including the metabolism of heterotrophic organisms. A matrix of polymeric substances secreted by phototrophs and heterotrophs enhances the attachment of the biofilm community. This review discusses the actual and potential applications of phototrophic biofilms in wastewater treatment, bioremediation, fish-feed production, biohydrogen production, and soil improvement. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 420 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | <1% |
| Germany | 2 | <1% |
| Australia | 2 | <1% |
| Brazil | 2 | <1% |
| India | 2 | <1% |
| Philippines | 2 | <1% |
| Italy | 1 | <1% |
| France | 1 | <1% |
| Sweden | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 7 | 2% |
| Unknown | 396 | 94% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 92 | 22% |
| Researcher | 68 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 68 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 36 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 27 | 6% |
| Other | 61 | 15% |
| Unknown | 68 | 16% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 156 | 37% |
| Environmental Science | 76 | 18% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 34 | 8% |
| Engineering | 25 | 6% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 2% |
| Other | 26 | 6% |
| Unknown | 93 | 22% |
Attention Score in Context
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