Fundamentals of Biofilm Research

This second edition is a substantial revision of a well-regarded book in biofilm research. Biofilms have taken on added importance in the past several years due to concerns regarding microbial contamination as well as biofilms in water distribution systems and hospital/medical environments. The book includes updates in every chapter and adds three new chapters, namely: Optical Imaging of Biofilms, Biofilms and Microbially Influenced Corrosion, and Biofilms and Microbial Fuel Cells. Another key feature is the incorporation of energy conversion into a number of relevant chapters.