Research Article
Dec 1982
Effect of Polyelectolytes on Biofilm Growth
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 108, Issue 6
Abstract
In certain biofilm processes, such as nitrification and anaerobic carbon removal, biofilm attachment and growth may take several weeks or even months. This research focuses on determining the effect of synthetic and naturally produced polymers, used as surface conditioners, on the rate of biofilm attachment and growth. Partial success was obtained, and the only practical alternative seems to be to precondition the surface of the media by growing an easy-to-develop biological film before the final biofilm is induced to grow. This paper also reviews the literature which describes the factors affecting the attached growth of bacteria.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 108 • Issue 6 • December 1982
Pages: 1326 - 1341
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1982
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Enrique J. La Motta, M.ASCE
Chf., Unidad de Ingenierfa Ambiental, Facultad de Ingenierfa Civil, Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Apartado 2759, Quito, Ecuador
Robert F. Hickey
Grad. Student, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.
John F. Buydos
Alumni, Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.
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