The effects of cationic surfactants on marine biofilm growth on hydrogels

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

Volumn 55, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 361-367

  Smith, M J ^a   Adam, G ^a   Duncan, H J ^a   Cowling, M J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biofilm; Fluorescein diacetate; Marine; Optical sensors; Surfactants

Indexed keywords

BIOFILM; MARINE POLLUTION; SURFACTANT;

EID: 0036709539     PISSN: 02727714     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/ecss.2001.0910     Document Type: Article

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