Selection and optimization of protein and carbohydrate assays for the characterization of marine biofouling
Chloe Richards, Nicole O'Connor, Diveena Jose, A. John Barrett, Fiona Regan
Abstract
Biofilms comprise a set of microorganisms attached to a surface through extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Development of reliable analytical assays are valuable in determining the rate of biofilm attachment on surfaces.
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingBiofilmExtracellular polymeric substanceChemistryCharacterization (materials science)Selection (genetic algorithm)MicroorganismBiochemical engineeringBiochemistryNanotechnologyBiologyMaterials scienceBacteriaComputer scienceEngineeringMembraneGeneticsArtificial intelligenceMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionMarine Biology and Ecology Research