ReviewEnvironmental microbiology reports2023
Combatting biofilms in potable water systems: A comprehensive overview to ensuring industrial water safety.
Review in Environmental microbiology reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Advanced synergistic antibacterial interfaces enabled by micro/nanostructure-superhydrophobicity coupling: mechanisms and applications.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Insights into the mechanisms of infection transmission via inanimate surfaces.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Antimicrobial resistance in dental unit waterlines: a scoping review of microbial diversity, resistance patterns, and knowledge gaps.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Natural Anti-Biofilm Agents: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives.Current microbiology · 2025Review
- Exploring Intervention Strategies for Microbial Biofilms in the Food Industry Based on a Biomolecular Mechanism Perspective: Recent Advances and Emerging Trends.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Natural product-based inhibitors of quorum sensing: A novel approach to combat antibiotic resistance.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2025Review
- A Review of Recent Progress in Synthetic Polymer Surface Coatings for the Prevention of Biofilm Formation.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Combatting biofilms in potable water systems: A comprehensive overview to ensuring industrial water safety.Environmental microbiology reports · 2023Review
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Authors and funding
6 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
Biofilm formation in industrial potable water systems, encompassing applications such as drinking, emergency showers, firefighting and sanitary appliances, presents a multifaceted challenge that has significant implications for both equipment efficiency and human health. These microbial communities, comprised of bacteria, fungi and protozoa, adhere to surfaces and are embedded within an extracellular matrix, primarily of polysaccharide origin. The formation and persistence of these biofilms can lead to reduced system efficiency and potential health risks due to microbial-induced corrosion, contamination and waterborne pathogens. This review delves into the physicochemical and microbial factors promoting biofilm growth in these systems and elucidates contemporary strategies for their control and eradication. By harnessing advanced methodologies, including state-of-the-art filtration, disinfection techniques and predictive monitoring, stakeholders can proactively address biofilm-related challenges. The emphasis of this comprehensive overview is on the interdisciplinary nature of biofilm growth, combining insights from microbiology, engineering and water chemistry to pave the way for an integrative approach to ensuring consistent industrial water quality.
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