2D model for diffusion of oxygen with biochemical reaction during biofilm formation process in static aqueous medium

Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 8, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 1560-1565

  Puyate, Y T ^a   Rim Rukeh, A ^b  

^a RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

^b Veterinary Services Division   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Biocorrosion; Biofilm; Diffusion reaction; Microbes; Modeling; Oxygen

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA; BIOFILMS; DIFFUSION; MICROORGANISMS; MODELS; OXYGEN;

BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS; BIOCORROSION; BIOFILM FORMATION; DIFFUSION OF OXYGENS; DIFFUSION REACTION; IRON OXIDIZING BACTERIA; LEPTOTHRIX DISCOPHORA; MICROBES;

PRODUCED WATER;

EID: 42149171374     PISSN: 18125654     EISSN: 18125662     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2008.1560.1565     Document Type: Article

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