A conceptual model describing macromolecule degradation by suspended cultures and biofilms

Water Science and Technology

Volumn 37, Issue 4-5, 1998, Pages 231-234

  Confer, David R ^a   Logan, Bruce E ^b  

^a University of Arizona   (United States)

^b The Pennsylvania State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Biofilm; Extracellular; Hydrolysis; Macromolecule; Wastewater

Indexed keywords

BIODEGRADATION; BIOFILMS; CELL CULTURE; HYDROLYSIS; MACROMOLECULES; POLYSACCHARIDES; PROTEINS;

EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCES; SUSPENDED CULTURES;

BIOLOGICAL SEWAGE TREATMENT;

BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN; CARBOHYDRATE; DEXTRAN; DISSOLVED OXYGEN; POLYSACCHARIDE; PROTEIN;

BIOFILM; DEGRADATION; MODEL; WASTE WATER;

BIODEGRADATION; BIOFILM; CELL CULTURE; CELL FREE SYSTEM; CONFERENCE PAPER; HYDROLYSIS; MACROMOLECULE; MODEL; WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT;

BOVINAE;

EID: 0031833317     PISSN: 02731223     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0273-1223(98)00112-7     Document Type: Conference Paper

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