Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia.
Carbon Neutrality Research Lab, China Academy of Art, Hangzhou 310002, China.
ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2023 Aug 21;6(8):3213-3220. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00319. Epub 2023 Jul 10.
Biofilm formation and growth is a significant concern for water treatment professionals, as it can lead to the contamination of water systems and pose a threat to public health. Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are embedded in an extracellular matrix of polysaccharides and proteins. They are notoriously difficult to control, as they provide a protective environment for bacteria, viruses, and other harmful organisms to grow and proliferate. This review article highlights some of the factors that favor biofilm growth, as well as various strategies for controlling biofilm in water systems. Adopting the best available technologies, such as wellhead protection programs, proper industrial cooling water system maintenance, and filtration and disinfection, can prevent the formation and growth of biofilms in water systems. A comprehensive and multifaceted approach to biofilm control can reduce the occurrence of biofilms and ensure the delivery of high-quality water to the industrial process.
生物膜的形成和生长是水处理专业人员关注的重要问题，因为它会导致水系统的污染，并对公众健康构成威胁。生物膜是微生物附着在表面并嵌入多糖和蛋白质组成的细胞外基质中的复杂群落。它们很难控制，因为它们为细菌、病毒和其他有害生物的生长和繁殖提供了一个保护环境。本文重点介绍了一些有利于生物膜生长的因素，以及控制水系统中生物膜的各种策略。采用最佳的现有技术，如井口保护计划、适当的工业冷却水系统维护以及过滤和消毒，可以防止水系统中生物膜的形成和生长。采用综合和多方面的生物膜控制方法可以减少生物膜的发生，确保向工业过程提供高质量的水。
